Masale Bhat | Masala Rice | Tondli Bhat | Tondli (Ivy Gourd) Rice | Maha...

Masale Bhat | Masala Rice | Tondli Bhat | Tondli (Ivy Gourd) Rice | Maharashtrian Recipe

 

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

Spices for Goda Masala:

1 Tsp Cumin Seed

1 Tsp Coriander Seed

3 Cardamom

3 Cloves

1 inch Cinnamon

½  Tsp Black Pepper Corn

1 Tbsp Sesame Seed

3 Tbsp Dry coconut

3 Dry Red Chilli

 

Other Ingredients:

 

1 Cup raw Basmati rice

150 grams Tondli (Ivy gourd) sliced lengthwise

2 to 3 Green Chilli

10 to 12 Curry leaves

½ Tsp Cumin Seed

½ Tsp Mustard seed

1 Bay leaf

¼ Tsp Asafoetida

½ Tsp Turmeric powder

½ Tsp Red Chiili powder

1 Tbsp Jaggery

2 Tbsp Coriander leaves

1 Tbsp fresh grated coconut + 1 Tbsp for garnish

1 Tsp oil

1 Tsp Ghee

1 Tsp Salt or as per taste

Method:

1)     Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain the rice.

2)     Dry roast all the ingredients under goda masala and grind to a fine powder.

3)     Heat 1 Tsp of oil and 1 Tsp of ghee. Add ½ Tsp cumin seed, ½ Tsp mustard seed and 1 bay leaf. Saute for 1 minute. Now add ¼ Tsp Asafoetida, 10-12 curry leaves, 2-3 sliced green chilli. Saute for 1-2 minutes.

4)     Add the sliced tondli (Ivy gourd). Fry for 2-3 minutes. Next ½ Tsp turmeric powder, ½ Tsp red chilli powder and mix. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

5)     Add the soaked drained rice and mix. Fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of water (Double the quantity of rice). Add salt as per taste, 3 Tbsp of prepared goda masala and 1 Tbsp of jaggery. Bring it to boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes under medium flame.

6)     After 10 minutes open the cover and stir gently. Add 2 Tbsp coriander leaves and 1 Tbsp of fresh grated coconut and mix. Cover and cook for another 5-6 minutes in low to medium flame or till the rice are done.

7)     Garnish with fresh grated coconut and serve hot.