Bisi bele bhath or Bisi bele huliyanna recipe
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Bisi bele bhath is a kannada phrase which means hot lentil rice. This is a very traditional and popular rice dish and it has its origin in Karnataka. Bisi bele bhath is prepared with a combination of lentils, vegetables, spices and tamarind.
Ingredients
- Raw rice - 3/4 cup
- Tur dal - 1/2 cup
- Water - 6 cups
- Small onions - 1/2 cup
- Tamarind water - 1/2 cup
- FOR BISI BELE BATH MASALA
- Coriander seeds - 4 tablespoons
- Split bengal gram dal/chana dal - 1 1/2 tablespoons
- Fenugreek/Methi seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Whole red chillies - 5
- Byadgi chillies - 4
- Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
- FOR SEASONING
- Gingelly oil - 2 tablespoons
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
- 1 string of curry leaves
- Groundnuts - 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE BISI BELE BHATH - KARNATAKA STYLE Wash and soak raw rice and tur dal together for 40 to 45 minutes. Add 6 to 7 cups of water and pressure cook upto 5 whistles or till they become soft and mushy.
Step 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add coriander seeds, chana dal, methi seeds and red chillies and stir fry till the aroma exudes. Add grated coconut and fry for half a minute. Remove from heat. Grind the mixture with little water to make a smooth paste.
Step 3
In the same pan, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the peeled small onions and stir fry till the onions become light brown.
Step 4
Take a heavy bottomed vessel. Add tamarind water, salt, small onions and boil till the raw smell goes away.
Step 5
Add the ground masala mixture and cook for 2 minutes on a low flame.
Step 6
Add the cooked rice and dal mixture and mix well. Add salt if required. Cook for 2 minutes and remove from the heat
Step 7
Heat 2 tablespoons of gingelly oil in a tadka pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and groundnuts and stir fry till the groundnuts turn golden. Add this seasoning to the mixture and mix well.
Step 8
Serve bisi bele bhath hot with papads or raita.
Step 9
Note : You can also use ghee instead of gingelly oil for the seasoning. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, peas, beans etc can be added to make it more nutritious.
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