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    Masala Rice Recipe | How to make easy masala rice

    Published: Nov 28, 2018 · Modified: Apr 22, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 17 Comments

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    Masala rice recipe is a simple and delicious recipe that you can make within 30 minutes. This rice is perfect to serve with the chicken curry or with a simple raita. This rice is something in between biryani and pulao.

     

    Masala rice

     

    Ingredients:

    • Basmati rice - 1 cup
    • Chopped tomatoes -2
    • Chapped onions -2
    • Green chillies -4
    • Cinnamon stick -½ inch
    • Cardamom pods -2
    • Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
    • Turmeric powder-½tsp
    • Coriander leaves a hand full
    • Mint leaves a hand full
    • Bay leaves-2
    • Cloves-4
    • Ghee-1tbsp
    • Oil-2tbsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Hot water-11/2 cup

     

     

    Preparation:

    1.wash and soak the rice in water for at least 10minutes.Here I soaked the rice for 20 minutes.

    2. Heat a deep pan with ghee and oil. Then add all spices and fry for a minute.

    3. Next, add the chopped onions along with slit green chillies and sauté them till onion changes its colour.

    4. After that add ginger garlic paste and fry a minute or until raw smell goes out.

    5. Then add chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder, coriander leaves, mint leaves and sauté them for a minute.

    6. Cover and cook till the tomatoes are nicely mashed (don’t forget to stir in between otherwise masala will stick to the bottom of the pan)

    7. Drain the water from rice and slowly add the pan and mix gently, so that you don’t break the grains.

    8. Add 11/2 cup of water and season it with required salt and mix well.

    9. Close the lid and cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.

    10. Transfer the flavoured masala rice into a serving plate and enjoy with favourite curry or with raita.

    Here are some other delicious rice recipes:

    Mint rice

    Vegetable Pulao

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    Masala rice

    Masala Rice Recipe | How to make easy masala rice

    Masala rice recipe is a simple and delicious recipe that you can make within 30 minutes. This rice is perfect to serve with the chicken curry or with a simple raita. This rice is something in between biryani and pulao.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Rice
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 3
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Basmati rice - 1 cup
    • Chopped tomatoes -2
    • Chapped onions -2
    • Green chillies -4
    • Cinnamon stick – ½ inch
    • Cardamom pods -2
    • Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
    • Bay leaves-2
    • Cloves-4
    • Turmeric powder-½tsp
    • Coriander leaves a hand full
    • Mint leaves a hand full
    • Ghee-1tbsp
    • Oil-2tbsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Hot water-11/2 cup

    Instructions

    • wash and soak the rice in water for at least 10minutes.Here I soaked the rice for 20 minutes.
    • Heat a deep pan with ghee and oil. Then add all spices and fry for a minute.
    • Next, add the chopped onions along with slit green chillies and sauté them till onion changes its colour.
    • After that add ginger garlic paste and fry a minute or until raw smell goes out.
    • Then add chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder, coriander leaves, mint leaves and sauté them for a minute.
    • Cover and cook till the tomatoes are nicely mashed (don’t forget to stir in between otherwise masala will stick to the bottom of the pan)
    • Drain the water from rice and slowly add the pan and mix gently, so that you don’t break the grains.
    • Add 11/2 cup of water and season it with required salt and mix well.
    • Close the lid and cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
    • Transfer the flavoured masala rice into a serving plate and enjoy with favourite curry or with raita.
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    Comments

    1. amrita

      December 02, 2018 at 11:59 am

      This is a flavourful rice...good idea for lunch box

      Reply
    2. Sandhya

      December 03, 2018 at 4:26 am

      Love this fragrant rice Pavani. It is so versatile too as it would go with so many curries.5 stars

      Reply
    3. Lata Lala

      December 03, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Masala rice is such a versatile recipe to be paired with almost anything or even with plain curds.
      Thanks for sharing.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Priya Suresh

      December 03, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      Can smell the flavor of this rice dish rite now here. Just prefect to pack in anyone's lunch box.

      Reply
    5. Geetha Priyanka

      December 03, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      Masala rice is fully packed with flavours. This is such an easy and delicious one pot dish to make. Lovely share...5 stars

      Reply
    6. Padma Veeranki

      December 04, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Love this simple yet yummy flavourful masala rice...As such I love simple one pot meals and this is definitely on top of the list!!

      Reply
    7. Praneetha

      December 04, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      Amongst so many vibrant and masala loaded recipes of rice dishes, this recipe with subtle colour, minimal spices looks really so fresh to the eyes. I am always looking for rice varieties for lunch box, so would love to try this recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Ruchi

      December 06, 2018 at 3:09 am

      Pavani , it is one of the most easy and versatile rice variety. Very fragrant and delicious. Just need Boondi Raita or plain curd and I am all set.5 stars

      Reply
    9. Freda

      December 06, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Masala rice looks perfect! Great as an accompaniment for anything 🙂5 stars

      Reply
    10. themadscientistskitchen

      December 07, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Sounds like a delicious rice for a lazy Sunday. Will try it for my kiddo she will definitely love it.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Jayashree

      December 07, 2018 at 10:49 am

      It looks tasty and easy to prepare. A handy recipe to make Pavani.

      Reply
    12. Jagruti Dhanecha

      December 07, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Such a simple yet flavourful rice dish that can be enjoyed by all.

      Reply
    13. Uma Srinivas

      December 07, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Masala rice is delicious. This will be handy during busy days. I would love to pack this for lunch boxes too:)5 stars

      Reply
    14. Swati

      December 08, 2018 at 1:37 am

      So easy and simple yet full of flavors!! Can be a great combo with any curries or dal or enjoy simply with any raita!!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Geetanjali Tung

      December 09, 2018 at 3:59 am

      Always love such easy and tasty one pot dishes. Especially on busy days. Just need some raita to finish this bowl.😄 Lovely share!!5 stars

      Reply
    16. Shweta Pandey

      September 25, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Such a simple yet flavourful rice dish. Masala rice is delicious. This will be handy during busy days. I would love to pack this for tiffin boxes too:)4 stars

      Reply
      • Pavani

        September 25, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply

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