Masale Bhat

Instructions

• Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes.
• Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves till it changes its color. Allow them to cool down then grind coarsely.
• Heat oil in a pan, add bay leaf, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, a pinch of hing, curry leaves, add sliced onion and saute till onions get a nice golden color.
• Add turmeric powder, green chilis, ginger paste and cook for a minute.
• Now add all masala powder, goda masala, red chilli powder, mix and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add potato and cauliflower mix, sprinkle some salt, add some water, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add rice, mix, add water, peanuts, tomatoes, salt to taste, mix, cover, and cook for 5 minutes on high heat.
• After 5 minutes reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes reduce the gas heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Now let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Microwave peas for a minute.
• Sprinkle peas over cooked rice, mix and garnish with coriander leaves, and freshly grated coconut.