About
Bisi Bele Bath, also known as BBB, is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Karnataka. Bisi Bele Bath translates to 'Hot Lentil Rice' in Kannada. It's a spicy, rice-based dish with origins in the Mysore Palace. It is essentially a one-pot dish made from rice, Toor dal (lentils), tamarind pulp, a special spice blend called Bisi Bele Bath powder, and vegetables. The dish is often served hot with a dollop of ghee.
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Recipe
Ingredients
rice
1 cup
Toor dal
1 cup
turmeric
A pinch
Salt as per taste
oil
2 tablespoons
hing (asafoetida)
A pinch
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
Bisi Bele Bath powder
2 tablespoons
chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, tomato, green beans)
1 cup
tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon
Ghee for garnish
Directions
Step 1:
Thoroughly wash the rice and Toor dal, and cook together with a pinch of turmeric until soft.
Step 2:
In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds to it. Once they splutter, add hing.
Step 3:
To this, add the chopped vegetables and saute until tender.
Step 4:
Now add Bisi Bele Bath powder and salt, and mix well.
Step 5:
Add the tamarind pulp to this and mix well.
Step 6:
Now add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the pan and combine well, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 7:
Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8:
Garnish with a dollop of ghee before serving hot.
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