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Maharashtrian Moogacha Bhaat (Moong Sprouts Rice) Recipe
How to Make Maharashtrian Moogacha Bhaat (Moong Sprouts Rice)
Maharashtrian Moogacha Bhaat (Moong Sprouts Rice) Recipe: This Maharashtrian-style moong sprouts rice dish is packed with irresistible flavours. It is a delicious and wholesome pulao-like preparation you will love.
- Total Cook Time 35 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 25 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Easy
Ingredients of Maharashtrian Moogacha Bhaat (Moong Sprouts Rice)
- 1 Cup rice
- 1 cup sprouted green moong
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp haldi powder
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 6-8 peppercorns
- 1 star anise seed
- 4 green cardamoms
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups hot water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Extra coriander leaves for garnish
How to Make Maharashtrian Moogacha Bhaat (Moong Sprouts Rice)
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Wash and soak the rice for half an hour.
2.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or kadhai, heat oil and add cumin seeds followed by the whole spices listed above (cinnamon, cloves, etc.).
3.
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute or so until the rawness goes away.
4.
Add the sliced onion. Once it turns translucent, add the chopped tomato and green chillies.
5.
Add haldi, chilli powder, garam masala and 2 tsp salt. Add the mint and coriander leaves.
6.
Let it simmer on low flame for around 5 minutes, till the mixture leaves the oil.
7.
Add the moong sprouts and the rice (after draining) to the vessel.
8.
Pour in 3 cups of hot water. Stir and cover the vessel. Allow the dish to cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.
9.
Later, squeeze lemon juice on top, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.