Bisi Bele Bath Recipe
Bisi Bele Bath is a traditional South Indian dish made with rice, lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices. Ready in 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Large pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Bisi Bele Bath Powder:
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 4-5 dried red chilies
- 1/2- inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
For the Bisi Bele Bath:
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup toor dal split pigeon peas
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 potato chopped
- 1/2 cup green beans chopped
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Bisi Bele Bath Powder:
- In a dry skillet, roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, cinnamon, and cloves until aromatic.
- Let it cool and grind to a fine powder. Set aside.
Cook Rice and Lentils:
- Rinse the rice and toor dal thoroughly.
- In a pressure cooker, add the rice, toor dal, and 4 cups of water.
- Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles or until the rice and lentils are soft. Set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables and Masala:
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and chopped onion, and sauté until the onions are golden brown.
- Add chopped carrots, potatoes, green beans, and green peas. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Combine and Cook:
- Add the cooked rice and lentils to the pan with the vegetables.
- Mix in the prepared Bisi Bele Bath powder, turmeric powder, tamarind paste, and salt.
- Add 1 cup of water and let it simmer for 10 minutes until all the flavors combine.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with a dollop of ghee.
Notes
- Variation: You can add vegetables like drumsticks or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serving Tip: Serve Bisi Bele Bath with a dollop of ghee and a side of crispy papadam for an authentic experience.
