Rice Dishes ~ Fodnicha Bhaat / Phodnicha Bhaat
Turning left over rice into something delicious and likable using the simplest trick of seasoning is pretty common in many parts of the country. There is talimpu annam from Andhra, oggarane anna from Karnataka and so on. Today's version is from the state of Maharashtra and is called fodnicha bhaat / phodnicha bhaa, which literally means seasoned rice. It is a simple and quick dish to prepare and a great way to recycle the leftover rice. I am not used to eating rice for breakfast as neither of my mothers served it in the mornings and so, I never came across this seasoned rice in our families. I tried it for the first time a few months back and I was immensely pleased with this recipe. Though fodnicha bhaat is prepared as a breakfast, it makes a great meal anytime, especially on lazy days.
1 to 2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. peanuts (optional)
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 small green chili, finely chopped
Few curry leaves
1 cup finely chopped onion
A pinch of asafoetida
1/8 tsp. turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Red chili powder to taste
3 cups cooked rice (I used sona masuri.)
2 tbsp. minced cilantro to garnish
Method:
* Heat oil in a pan and add peanuts. When they start turning golden brown, add mustard and cumin seeds. When mustard seeds start to pop, add curry leaves and green chili. Saute for few seconds and then add onion. Cook until it is translucent. There is no need to brown the onion.
* Then add asafoetida, turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder and cooked rice. Mix well with a spatula and cook for a minute. Turn off the stove.
* Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Recipes so far in A - Z Rice Dishes,
A for Achaari Chole Pulao
B for Bhuna Khichuri
C for Chintapandu Pulihora
D for Dindigul Thalapakatti Veg Biryani
E for Ellorai / Ellotharai
16 comments:
This is a very common preparation in at my place. We don't add peanuts but my Mil use to as she loved peanuts. As you said, make it for dinner and lunch as well when lazy or when I am out of veggies at home.
My mom used to make a mixed rice with the left over rice and we used to love it. This is a nice way to use up the leftovers. Looks so inviting..
my mom shared stories about bulk quantities within large families...during breakfast, there was no hassle to break down the rice and since it was not long grained, there used to be huge chunks of white rice. that tasted delicious in middle of the spiced rice ....ur rice looks wonderful and know why u r hooked on
We do the same way except peanuts,sometimes mom used to add tomato too.Nice way to use up the leftover rice..
Even my mom do this rice often, never knew that this dish is called as fodnicha bhaat, interesting name to know.
Good one. My mom used to make ullipaya annam almost on the same lines in out growing up years.
I love the oggarane Anna - this seems very similar to it ; use of leftover rice in most regions across India are so delicious
Great idea to use left over rice. love those clicks and your props.
This is my kind of leftover rice dish.Lovely presentation.
Love the name of the bhaath and it is a great recipe to use up leftover rice.
Even it is not a practise in our families..I have started cooking these for lunch after blogging..:)..what a fantastic looking bowl of rice Suma..
We are used to having leftover rice for breakfast. this looks a nice way to jazz up cold rice!
My favourite. I love it with curds.
This rice is made very commonly in our house. Combined with yogurt or raita, we have a hearty meal! Loved your version.
fastest way of converting leftover rice to a flavorsome dish
That is a delicious dish with leftover rice.
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