Batani Bhaat /Peas Bhaat Recipe

One of the tasty rice preparations.
Batani Bhaat /Peas Bhaat picture

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
CuisineCourse
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Peas1 Cup (16 tbs) (Fresh Or Frozen)
 Basmati rice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Water4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Chopped cashew3 Tablespoon
 Cumin seeds1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cloves5
 Cinnamon stick1 Inch
 Green cardamom3
 Ghee2 Tablespoon
 Curry leaves1 Tablespoon
 Garam masala powder1 Teaspoon
 Turmeric powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Chopped cilantro1 Tablespoon (For Garnishing)

Directions

Wash rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain water and keep aside. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and keep aside.

Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add curryleaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks and cashew nuts. Saute till the cashew nuts turn golden brown.

Add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, peas and rice. Mix well and saute for about 2 minutes.

Add salt and boiling water. Cover the pan and cook rice on a medium heat till all the water evaporates.

Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro.

Comments

Anonymous

Venky Bhandarkar says :

Can this be prepared using presuure cooker instead of cooking in a pan?
Posted on: 21 December 2009 - 5:08pm
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