Maharashtra Masala Bhaat is a tasty one-pot meal made with various veggies, aromatic spices and fragrant basmati rice. Follow these simple steps to prepare this dish at home:
Gather basmati rice, mix vegetables, onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and spices like turmeric and garam masala.
Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, curry leaves, green chillies, and red chillies. Saute until aromatic.
Stir in the onions and cook until they turn translucent. Then add the powdered spices, peanuts, tomatoes, and jaggery, mixing well for about 2 minutes.
After two more minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables. After draining, add the rice to the pan.
Add 2 cups of water, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is fluffy. Garnish with coriander and enjoy hot.