In our recent visit to my relatives, I was able to capture the making of Masala Annam while my relatives were busy ruffling up so many other delicious treats too. Masala Annam is quite famous and much sought out at our home. This rice is mostly made on all special occasions and what better time than a family reunion.
Though I had already blogged about a Masala Annam that my SIL makes, this is yet another variation they have. It was so interesting lugging around with a camera, while they were busy trying to accomplish about 4 -5 different dishes at one go.
I had planned to do monthly recaps, in the hope to keep track of what I am doing. Guess that's only meant to be on plans and not happen. Days are hectic and nights are short. Gone are the times when I was able to burn the midnight lamp and slog on the posts. Somebody said 'Life happens', yes it's quite happening and I am not about to change much.
Coming to the recipe, this is a work of perfection and you will end up with a wonderful meal. The measurement you see was for 20 people, I have scaled down the measurement to as accurate I could get.
Step by Step Picture Recipe:
Masala Paste
Saute onions in oil
Add whole spices
Continue sauteeing
Till the onions are almost this colour
Add the ground masala paste
Continue sauteeing
Salt is added at this stage
Bay leaf
And curds
Saute till the oil comes out
Water is added
After the water starts boiling, soaked and drained rice is added.
Cover and cook, and fluff in between to make sure it cooks evenly
Ingredients Needed:
For Masala Paste
Coriander Leaves - 1 cup, tightly packed
Mint Leaves - 1/2 cup, tightly packed
Green chilies - 4 -5 long
Cloves - 3 -4
cinnamon - 3"
Ginger 2"
Garlic - 5 -6 cloves
Coconut - 1/2 cup
For the Rice:
Rice - 2 cups
Onions - 2 medium
Bay Leaves - 3 -4
Cloves - 4
Cinnamon - 3"
Mace / Javitri - 1 big
Anise Star - 2
Curds / Yogurt - 2 -3 tbsp
Salt to taste
Water - 4 cups
Oil - 4 tbsp
Archana says
wow
Hemavathi Murari says
Hi Srivalli,
Its great to be here. Coincidence is I also planned to do a monthly recap from this month for last month. Let me see how it comes.
Thanks,
Hema.
rekhas kitchen says
Recipe sounds very flavorfull Valli inviting plater..
Priya says
Wat a beautiful gesture gals,kudos to u all..Masala annam looks yummy and inviting.
Anu says
Excellent dish
nutrivore says
hi, srivalli. hope you and your family are well.
nutrivore says
hi, srivalli. this sounds delicious. when i make cilantro-coconut chutney (which is often), i'll convert it to masala annam using your recipe.
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Happy Cook / Finla says
I am always drooling on your traditional recipes this is yet another dish i haven't made.
Niloufer Riyaz says
bookmarking this delicious rice
Priya Yallapantula says
wow, love this prep, very new to me, looks delicious.