Bisi Bele Bath In 6 Simple Steps

Rice

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Thursday, January 13, 2011, 9:50

How can pongal (sankranti) be called complete without the tasty homemade recipes? our special recipe for the upcoming festivals is the “Bisi Bele Bath recipe". Bisi bele bath is the tasty traditional south indian recipe (Karnataka Dish) which means "hot lentil rice". Take a look at how to prepare your favorite bisi bele bath recipe, which is known for its elaborated procedure, in as less as 6 simple steps.

Bisi Bele Bath In 6 Simple Steps -

Ingredients:

1.1 cup Rice

2.1/2 cup Toor Dal

3.1/2 cup Capsicum (chopped)

4.1/2 cup Carrots (chopped)

5.1/2 cup Beans (chopped)

6.1/2 cup Peas

7.1 Tomato (sliced)

8.2 tsp Oil

9.1 tsp Tamarind juice

10.1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

11.1/2 cup Coconut (grated)

12.2 Onions (chopped), (optional)

13.Salt to taste

Spices:

1.5 Curry Leaves

2.1 tsp Mustard Seeds

3.1 tsp Coriander Seeds

4.1 tsp Cumin Seeds

5.3 Dry Red Chilies

6.1 stick Cinnamon

7.2 Cloves

8.5 Peppercorns

Method :

1.Roast all the spices listed above and grind the spices with some water, grated coconut and turmeric powder.

2.Soak rice and dal for 15 to 20 minutes.

3.Heat a teaspoon of oil in a cooker and add mustard seeds and curry leaves to it.

4.When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the chopped onions and fry till it changes color.

5.Now, add tamarind juice with 3 cups of water to the cooker and bring it to boil.

6.Once the water starts boiling add rice, dal, vegetables and the spices mixture with salt. Pressure cook the mixture till the third whistle. Tasty Bisi Bele Bath recipe ready to serve. Serve the tasty bath recipe hot with a teaspoon of ghee.

Bring a change this year by cooking tasty rice bath recipe at home for the upcoming festival and enjoy it with raitha or potato chips.