By Tarishi Shrivastava
September 4, 2024
Masala Rice is a one-pot recipe made with rice, vegetables and spices. Serve it with plain yoghurt or raita for a comforting meal. Here’s how to make this one-pot masala rice:
1 cup basmati rice 1 tsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 cinnamon stick 2-3 green cardamoms 1-2 cloves 1 bay leaf ½ onion 1 tsp ginger garlic paste ½ tomato 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala powder ½ tsp cumin powder salt to taste 1 tsp lime juice Coriander leaves
Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms, cloves and bay leaf.
Add onions and sauté until they are translucent, stirring frequently.
Add ginger garlic paste, sauté for another minute and then add tomatoes.
Add mixed vegetables and spices. Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the water from the rice and add the soaked rice to the pan.
Add water and lime juice and stir gently. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Reduce the heat to low. Cook undisturbed for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot.