Gujarati Masala Bhaat Recipe (Khaari Bhaat)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (basmati chawal), washed and drained
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2 clove (laung / lavang)
• 1 stick dalchini (cinnamon)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 1/2 cups peeled potato cubes
• 1 cup matar (green peas)
• 1 cup peeled carrot cubes
• 1/2 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• salt (namak) to taste
• fresh dahi (curd)

Steps

1. To make gujarati masala bhaat, clean, wash and soak the rice in enough water for atleast 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee in pressure cooker, add the cloves, cinnamon and cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, potatoes, green peas, carrots and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and rice, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 5 minutes.
5. Add 3½ cups of hot water and salt and mix well. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
6. Serve the gujarati masala bhaat hot with fresh curd.