Kobi Bhaat is a delicious Maharashtrian rice dish made with cabbage (kobi) and rice (bhaat), flavored with aromatic spices. Here’s a detailed recipe for Kobi Bhaat:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook the masala for a couple of minutes.
- Add shredded cabbage and salt. Mix well with the masala.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is cooked but still retains its crunchiness.
- Add the soaked rice to the cooked cabbage mixture. Gently mix everything together.
- Add 2 cups of water and adjust salt if needed. Bring it to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook until the rice is done and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once done, fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot Kobi Bhaat with lemon wedges.
Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic Cabbage Rice!
