Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat in pressure Cooker | Instant Pot Masale Bhat

How to Make Vegan, gluten-free, and healthy Masale Bhat using instant pot.

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Hello Foodies,
        Maharashtrian celebrations like weddings, parties are incomplete without a tasty and spicy Masale Bhat. Today I am sharing this simple, vegan, gluten-free and healthy Masale Bhat (vegetable pulao) recipe which is prepared using an instant pot and it is great for the busy morning. This is great to put in the lunch box too. It is a simple and one pot rice recipe, which doesn’t need much work. The flavors and spices which go through this dish are perfect. Masale bhat is always considered as a complete meal without any side dish to it. Also, it is often served as a rice dish in a thali. Prepare the spice mix masala ahead in advance and use it whenever you like to prepare this flavourful masala bhat.
          Addition of vegetables makes this rice more healthy and flavorsome. One serving of Masale Bhat has 5.4 g protein and 3 g dietary fiber. 

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Ingredients :

To Prepare Spice Powder / Masala for Masale Bhat :

1. Coconut grated 1 Tsp
2. Cinnamon 2 small sticks
3. Cardamom 2 pods
4. Cloves 3-4
5. Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
6. Sesame seeds 1 Tsp
7. Red Chilli Powder 1 Tbsp
8. Coriander powder 1 Tsp 

To Prepare Masale Bhat in Instant Pot :

1. Rice 2 cups
2. Curry leaves 10-11
3. Onion 1 medium, 200 g
4. Tomato 1, 90 g
5. Ginger-garlic paste 1 Tsp
6. Peanuts 1 Tbsp
7. Cauliflower 150
8. Potato 1, chopped (100g)
9. Green peas ¼ Cup 60g
10. Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
    
11. Salt 1 Tsp
12. Water 3 Cups

Instructions :

To Prepare Spice Powder / Masala for Masale Bhat :

1. In a grinder/blender add coconut, cinnamon sticks,
   
   cardamom pods, cloves, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
2. Grind to make a powder or masala and keep aside. 

To Prepare Masale Bhat using IP :

1. Wash rice under tap water and keep aside.
2. Turn on instant pot and press sauté function, heat veg. oil and splutter curry leaves.
3. Now add chopped onions stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions start to turn brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and peanuts and cook until the tomato begins to break down.
5. Add cauliflower, potatoes and green peas, saute and mix well.
6. Now add turmeric powder, salt, prepared masala powder and half of the coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Add rice, mix all and add water 3 cups.
8. Close the lid, place the vent on sealing position, and cook for 6 minutes at high pressure.
9. Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then move the valve to release any remaining pressure.
10. Open the lid, mix the rice, and garnish with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves.
11. Tadaa, a healthy bowl filled with veggies and nutrients, is ready to serve, serve with raita, curd or with any curry. Enjoy!!!

Dietary Comment :

Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
It makes 8 servings.
Per serving contains 250 calories, along with carbohydrates - 48.01 g, dietary fibers - 2.95 g, fats - 4.88 g, proteins - 5.4 g.

Good Time to Eat :
       It's good to eat Masale Bhat for lunch or brunch.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!