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Whole Grain Masala bhath

Everyone needs a “reboot” night. It can also be called a “comfort food” night. This rice dish will wrap you in a blanket :-)
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown rice
  • 1/2 cup Moong dal
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables potatoes, peas, carrots, green beans etc.
  • 2 tbsps Onion chopped
  • 4 tbsps Sesame oil

Spice Powders -

  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala optional
  • 1 tsp Red Chilly powder as per spice preference

Dry Spices -

  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 3-4 pieces Bay leaves
  • 2 pieces Cinnamon
  • 2 pieces Cloves
  • 2 pieces Cardamom

Other Aromatics -

  • 1 Jalapeno chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Turmeric root grated (optionally use Turmeric powder)
  • 2 pods Garlic chopped

Instructions

  • Start the instantPot on Saute mode
  • Add the sesame oil and all the dry spices, fry for a nice aroma
  • Add the other aromatics and fry
  • Next add the 3 grains and fry for a few mins 
  • Add the veggies, the powders and mix well
    Add 4 cups of water and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes
  • When timer is done, let it sit for 10 mins and let the pressure release
  • Fluff up the rice and serve with a side salad! Enjoy!!