Masala Rice Recipe

Name: Masala Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed; ½ cup frozen garden peas; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 -3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala powder; ½ teaspoon ginger, paste; ½ teaspoon garlic paste; 2 tablespoons yoghurt; 2 -3 cardamoms; 3 tablespoons oil; salt

Servings: persons

2 cups basmati rice
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup frozen garden peas
1 large onion, sliced
2 -3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon garam masala powder
½ teaspoon ginger, paste
½ teaspoon garlic paste
2 tablespoons yoghurt
2 -3 cardamoms
3 tablespoons oil
salt

1
Wash and soak rice for around 1/2 an hour.
2
In the meanwhile, cut the vegetables.
3
Mix the spice powders and yogurt together in a bowl.
4
Heat oil.
5
Saute the onion till light brown.
6
Add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute till brown.
7
Add the spice paste and saute for 5 mins more.
8
Add some water if needed to avoid burning.
9
Add the potatoes, peas and rice saute for few mins.
10
Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
11
Stir and cover with a lid and cook on low till cooked.
12
Garnish with coriander and fried cashew nuts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups basmati rice, 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed, ½ cup frozen garden peas, 1 large onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Masala Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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