Aloo Bhaat

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Rice
• 1 Potato
• 1 Tsp Oil
• 2 Tbsp Groundnuts
• 1 Tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Tsp Jeera
• 1/4th Tsp Hing/Asafoetida
• 1/4th Tsp Haldi/Turmeric powder
• Few Curry leaves
• 1 Tbsp Red chili powder
• 1 Tsp Masala powder
• 1 Tsp Tamarind paste
• Handfull of Coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

Aloo Bhaat is a variety of indian rice which is made with potatoes and masala powder. Can be served with any kind of raita and papad. Its a one pot meal which can be made within 30mins. A good option for Lunch Box too. It can be made during festivals also.

Aloo Bhaat or masala bhaat can be made with mixed vegetables too, like potatoes, cauliflower, beans, carrots, green peas, capsicum. But below recipe uses only potatoes.

Method :

• In a cooker pan add oil, once hot add mustard seeds, when its starts popping add jeera, hing, haldi, curry leaves(optional) and groundnut.
• Then add cubed potatoes and  sauté for 2mins. Add rice to it along with salt, masala powder, red chili powder and tamarind paste. Mix well.

• Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook it on medium flame for 2 whistles.
• Once pressure is down, remove the lid, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.