Low Carb Masala Bhat

Transform your favorite comfort food into a wholesome, guilt-free delight with this Low Carb Masala Bhat recipe! A creative twist on the traditional Indian spiced rice dish, this version swaps out carb-heavy grains for nutrient-rich cauliflower rice, making it perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Fragrant with a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and garam masala, this dish bursts with flavor in every bite. Loaded with colorful vegetables like carrots and peas, and finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro and crunchy toasted cashews, this one-pan wonder comes together in just 35 minutes. Whether served as a flavorful main course or a vibrant side dish, this low-carb take on masala bhat is sure to become a new favorite in your healthy recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head Cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1 Green chili, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 cup Frozen green peas
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Toasted cashews, roughly chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets into rice-sized pieces. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower using a box grater.

Step 2

Heat the ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add the curry leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they are translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and green chili, stirring well to combine. Cook for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.

Step 6

Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala, and stir-fry the spices for a few seconds to release their flavors.

Step 7

Add the diced carrot and green peas, and stir well. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Add the cauliflower rice to the pan and mix thoroughly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is just tender but not mushy.

Step 9

Season with salt and adjust spices as per taste preferences.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted cashews. Serve hot as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite low-carb curry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	830.1

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 80mg	0%
Sodium 3988.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 356.3mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3626.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 43.6%