Karnataka Style Bisi Bela Bath Recipe

Step 1

To begin with, take a blender and add coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin, chana and urad dal along with clove, 2 red chilies and 1 cinnamon stick and blend them to a fine and smooth powder. Once done, keep aside.

Step 2

Next, take Pasupati Gobinda Bhog rice, wash it under running water and put it in a bowl along with enough water. Let it soak for about half an hour. Then, place the soaked rice in a deep-bottomed pan, boil it with toor dal until tender. Once done, mash the same.

Step 3

Now combine the prepared powder with jaggery and tamarind juice. Add salt according to taste. Stir well and make sure you don't leave any lumps behind.

Step 4

Your next step would be to place a pan on medium flame and add 1 tsp of ghee. Once heated enough, saute peas along with diced carrot. Then, add half cup of water and cook until tender. Stir-in the tamarind mixture and boil on medium high flame for a while.

Step 5

Once done, add the mashed rice and dal along with 1 cup of water. Turning the flame medium low, let it simmer for another 5-6 minutes. Once well-cooked, transfer in a serving dish. Now all that is left is to prepare the tempering.

Step 6

For that, place a pan on medium flame and add the remaining ghee. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, stir-in curry leaves along with mustard, cashews, half red chili and a pinch of asafoetida. Fry for 2 minutes then immediately pour the tempering over Bisi Bele Bath. Pair this south Indian recipe with papad and you're done for the day