Hara Bhara Masala Bhaat

"Get ready to dig in 😋! HARA BHARA MASALA BHAAT is all about bringing the vibrant flavors of India's favorite comfort food to your plate. From spicy kick to aromatic magic and flavours, with the best use of Fresh winter veggies Hara Bhara which is available in abundance during this season.

Have served this with curd, kadale soppu Palya and not to forget the season special delicacy Gajar ka halva.

YouTube link:

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You can also try KADALE SOPPU PALYA:

Kadale soppu in kannada, a winter special veggie full of health benefits. Harbhara leaves are very nutritious. It is a rich source of energy, proteins, mineral, vitamins and fibres too.

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Ingredients:

·       Ghee/ Oil - 1 tbsp

·       Cumin seeds – ¾ tsp

·       Whole spices

• 1 - Black Cardamom

• 2 – Small Cardamom

• Cinnamon sticks – 1 inch

• Star anise – 1

• Clove – 4-5

• Bay leaf - 1

·       Onion – 1 big (sliced)

·       Green Vatan (freshly prepared)

• Green chilies – 2 -3

• Ginger – 1 inch

• Garlic - 7-8

• Coriander leaves – handful

• Grated coconut – 1 tbsp

• Ola Hara bhara – 1 tbsp

·       Veggies

• Ola Harbhara (Fresh) – ¾ cup

• Potato – 1 diced

·       Red chili powder – 1 tsp

·       Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

·       Coriander powder – 1 tsp

·       Salt to taste

·       Pinch Sugar

·       Goda Masala – 1.5 tsp

·       Water

·       Lemon – ½

·       Rice - 1 cup

Method:

·       Wash the rice and soak it for 10-15 mins.

·       For the green vatan now take a mixer jar add green chilies – 2 -3, ginger – 1 inch, garlic - 7-8, coriander leaves – handful, grated coconut – 1 tbsp and ola (fresh) Hara bhara – 1 tbsp.

·       Now take a big kadai add ghee/ oil, cumin seeds and whole spices.

·       Now add the Green vatan, fry it well till the raw smell goes away.

·       Add the veggies and mix it well. Add the powdered spices. Pour hot water. Squeeze in lime juice and add little sugar to balance the taste.

·       Once the water comes to a boil add washed and soaked rice.

·       Cover it with a lid, keep it on low flame for 8-10 mins.

·       Turn off the flame and open the lid after 5-6 mins.

·       Your Hara Bhara Masala Bhaat is ready to be served hot with curd, pickle and papad of your choice.