Maharashtrian Masale Baath Recipe - Spicy Vegetable Rice with Goda Masala

Step 1: To prepare the Maharashtrian Masale Bhath Recipe, first clean, wash and soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes or so

Step 2: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the mustard seeds, allow seeds to crackle

Step 3: Add bay leaf and fry for few seconds

Step 4: Add the sliced onions and fry till they turn light brown in color

Step 5: Next add the all the chopped vegetables - carrot, beans, cauliflower, potatoes, onions and fry for the few minutes

Step 6: Now add the yogurt and stir to combine, saute the vegetables for next few minutes

Step 7: In the meanwhile heat 2

Step 8: 5 cups of water and bring it to a boil in an another pan

Step 9: Add the rice along with red chili powder, goda masala, asafoetida, salt to the sauteed vegetables

Step 10: Stir to combine and saute for a minute or so

Step 11: Now add the hot water to the rice mixture

Step 12: Cover the pan and simmer the rice on a low flame till the grains are softened and cooked well

Step 13: If you are using the pressure cooker to cook the rice, turn off the heat after one or two whistle

Step 14: Let the steam escape naturally from the pressure cooker before opening the lid

Step 15: To serve Masala Baath, in a small pan heat ghee over medium heat, roast the cashews till golden brown in colour

Step 16: Turn off the heat

Step 17: Serve Maharashtrian Masale Bhat Recipe along with Boondi Raita Recipe Spiced With Black Salt and Kothimbir Vadi Recipe (Maharashtrian Coriander Fritters)  for the flavorful weekday lunch