Bisi Bele Bath

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 1 serving of Bisi Bele Bath.
2. Rinse the rice and toor dal together under cold water until the water runs clear.
3. In a pressure cooker or a pot, add the rinsed rice and dal with 2 cups of water.
4. Pressure cook for about 3-4 whistles (or cook until the rice and dal are soft and well-cooked). If using a pot, cook until soft and mushy.
5. While the rice and dal are cooking, heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
6. Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
8. To the cooked vegetables, add the tamarind extract (or tamarind paste diluted with water), Bisi Bele Bath powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
9. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the raw smell of the tamarind goes away and the flavors meld together.
10. Once the rice and dal are cooked, open the pressure cooker or pot and mash them together well.
11. Add the prepared vegetable and spice mixture to the rice and dal.
12. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
13. Heat a small pan with a teaspoon of ghee.
14. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
15. Add curry leaves, asafoetida, and roasted peanuts (if using).
16. Pour this tempering over the Bisi Bele Bath and mix well.
17. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
18. Serve hot with a side raita.