Maharastrian Moogache Bhaat Is A One-Pot Meal Delight
By Shireen Jamooji
September 8, 2023
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This simple but healthy rice dish is a complete meal in itself. Made with green moong and other staple veggies, it comes together in one pot for a no-fuss meal.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons of oil 3 bay leaves (tejpatta) 3 cloves 5 peppercorns ¼ inch cinnamon 1 cardamom (elaichi) 2 to 3 onions, finely chopped ½ tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
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Ingredients
tomato, diced 3 whole green chillies 1 and ½ cups of sprouted moong 1 cup of rice Salt to taste Red chilli powder ½ tablespoon of biryani masala 2 spoonfuls of ghee
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Step 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, and cardamom to the hot oil and let the splutter.
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Step 3
Add the finely chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste to the pan.
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Step 4
Sauté them until the onions turn golden then add in the tomatoes and whole green chillies.
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Step 5
Add red chilli powder, biryani masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes.
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Step 6
Add the rice and moong and stir gently to combine everything evenly
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Step 7
Pour in enough water to cover the rice and moong mixture and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Step 8
Serve hot for with a drizzle of ghee.
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