Masala Bath

Masala Bath

Recipe courtesy : Tarla Dalal.

Tasty Masala bath is mild with few masalas and so very easy to prepare.  

Rice : ½ cup

Mix veg :  ½ cup ( chopped )

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds : 1 tsp

Coriander seeds : ½ tsp

Clove : 1

Black pepper : 6

Green chilly : 1

Ginger :  ½ inch

Turmeric powder :  2 pinches

Water : 1 cup

Onion: 1

Hing powder :  2 pinches

Oil :  1 tbsp

Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Soak rice for 15 minutes and drain the water.

Chop veggies of your choice .  Traditionally Ivy gourd , Brinjal and Peas are used.  But according to my kids preference I used carrot, peas and beans .

Finely chop green chilly, onion and ginger .

Dry fry ½ tsp of cumin seeds, coriander seeds , pepper and clove.

Powder it nicely.  Spice powder is ready.

In a small cooker , pour oil and temper with ½ tsp of cumin seeds.  Add onion and saute nicely. 

Add  rice ,  salt, spice powder, turmeric, veggies , green chilly , ginger , hing powder and stir fry for a couple of minutes in low flame. 

Add a cup of water and close with the lid.

Cook for a whistle .

After opening , garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Chips / Raitha / Pickle.

Traditionally Ivy gourd , Brinjal and Peas are used for this recipe.