Bisibelebath

 A Karnataka cuisine, instant one pot meal .Bisi-bele-bath in Kannada means bisi- hot, bele- lentil and bath-Rice. A Flavorful rice with lentil and vegetables which is a frequent weekend dish. One of my favourites.

 INGRIDENTS:

·        1 knol -khol, chopped long (6 cms)

·        1 carrot, chopped long (6 cms)

·        8 beans, chopped long (6 cms)

·        1/2 cup peas

·        1 potato chopped long (6 cms)

·        2 whole drumsticks chopped long (6 cms)

·        2 tbsp peanuts

·        5 cups water

·        ¼ tsp turmeric

·        1½ tsp salt

·        ¾ cup tamarind extract(goose berry sized tamarind)

·        ½ tsp jaggery

·        ½ cup small onions, pealed

·        1 cup toor dal,

·        2 cups rice

·        1 cup water

·        1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter

·        1 tbsp cooking oil

MASALA:

ALAMELUS ANJARAIPETTI BISI BELE BATH POWDER:4-5 tspn depending on the level of spiciness

FOR TEMPERING:

·          2 tbsp Ghee

·         1 tsp mustard seeds

·         Curry leaves

·         10- 12 broken cashews 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add oil to a deep bottomed pressure cooker or a handi . 
• Add the small onions first and saute , then add the rest of the vegetables.
• Now add the washed dal and rice to the sauteed vegetable.  
• Now add ¾ cup tamarind extract, 5 cups water and  boil for 10 mins.
• Add 4-5 tsp of bisi bisi bele bath masala and close the pressure cooker .
• After three to four whistle and the cooker has released the pressure slowly open.
• Pour the tempering and serve bisi bele bath with a curry and papad