Bisi Bele Bath

Method

1. 1

   Dry roast all the ingredients under Bisi Bele Bath masala until aromatic and grind it into a powder using a mixer grinder.

   Urad Dal (split)Coriander SeedsCuminByadgi Red ChilliChana DalFenugreek SeedsCinnamonClovesCoconut (Grated)

2. 2

   Soak tamarind in warm water and extract tamarind juice.

   Tamarind

3. 3

   Cook the washed Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles with 6 cups of water.

   WaterToor DalRaw Rice

4. 4

   In a Kadai, heat 2 tsp of oil, add the shallots and saute until they are translucent. Add the chopped vegetables to the same Kadai and stir fry for 2 minutes.

   Small Onion (Shallots)BeansSunflower OilTomatoDrumstickCarrot

5. 5

   Add 1 Cup of Water and cook the vegetables for 7 mins.

   Water

6. 6

   Add tamarind juice to the cooked vegetables and continue to cook for another 2 mins. Add turmeric powder, salt and 4 tbsp of prepared bisi bele bath masala, jaggery. Mix well and remove from heat.

   Turmeric PowderSalt

7. 7

   In another pan, add 3 tbsp of ghee and add the tempering ingredients. Roast until the cashews are golden brown.

   GheeMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCashew (half)AsafoetidaCurry leaves

8. 8

   Mash the dal and Rice mixture and add the cooked vegetable mixture. Cook for 5 mins till the water is absorbed and Bisebelabath reaches the desired consistency.

   Jaggery

9. 9

   Add the tempering to the cooked bisi bele bath and mix well. Serve the Bisebelabath hot with Potato Chips or Vadagam.