Description
A highly nutritious one-plate meal from Karnataka simmering Toor Dal (lentils), rice, diverse veg into a gooey state with tamarind acidity and special spices, topped with Ghee.
Restaurants serving Bisi Bele Bath
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice
- Toor Dal(Lentils)
- Various veg
- Tamarind
- Ghee
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Red chilies
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Turmeric
- Salt
Instructions
- Wash Toor Dal and rice, boil together until soft.
- Roast and grind coriander, cumin, red chilies, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric to make special masala.
- Simmer tamarind juice, veg, special masala in a pot, add boiled rice/beans, simmer until gooey, pour massive Ghee at the end to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Complex aroma of special masala and rich Ghee smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese rice (highly compatible as it thickens like porridge)
Pairing
Trivia
[Hardcore] Means 'Bisi (hot) Bele (lentil) Bath (rice)'. Requires a special 'Bisi Bele Bath Masala' ground from dozens of spices; a Karnataka soul food completing curry and rice in one dish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scatter chickpea fried bits (Boondi) or potato chips over the piping hot gooey porridge, adding crispy texture while shoveling it down!
Allergen
Dairy (from Ghee)