If you’re craving a flavorful and comforting dish, Chicken Masale Bhaat is the perfect recipe to try. A traditional Maharashtrian-inspired preparation, this dish combines succulent chicken pieces simmered in aromatic spices and cooked with Ambe Mohar rice to create a wholesome one-pot meal. The result is a rich, fragrant, and hearty dish that is perfect for family lunches, festive occasions, or weekend indulgence.
Cooking Time & Serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 200 gm Ambe Mohar Rice
- 200 gm Chicken (curry cut)
- 30 gm Potato
- 20 gm Fresh Coconut
- 5 gm Poppy Seeds (Khas Khas)
- 5 gm Sesame Seeds
- 1 Lemon
- 30 gm Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 150 gm Onion (sliced)
- 2 gm Star Anise
- 2 gm Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 gm Bay Leaf
- 50 gm Ghee
- 2 Small Cardamoms
- 2 Big Cardamoms
- 100 ml Refined Oil
- 1 gm Clove
- 1 gm Cumin Seeds
- 10 gm Fresh Coriander
- 5 gm Mint Leaves
- 5 gm Green Chillies
- 2 gm Coriander Powder
- 2 gm Cumin Powder
- 5 gm Red Chilli Powder
- 1 gm Cinnamon Stick
Method
- Prepare the Masala: Dry roast cinnamon, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, cloves, fresh coconut, and cumin seeds. Grind them into a smooth masala paste.
- Cook the Base: Heat oil in a saucepan. Add whole garam masala, sliced onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Add Spices and Chicken: Mix in the powdered spices along with the freshly ground masala. Add chicken pieces and let them simmer for 15 minutes until partially cooked.
- Add Rice: Stir in the soaked Ambe Mohar rice and cook for another 10–15 minutes until the chicken and rice are tender.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced coconut and fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
This Chicken Masale Bhaat recipe is a perfect balance of rich spices, fragrant rice, and juicy chicken, making it a complete meal in itself.