Bisi Bele Bath
Indian
Easy
Main Course Authentic Bisi Bele Bath Recipe For Cosy, Hearty Meals
Bisi Bele Bath
120 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Bisi bele bath, meaning “hot lentil rice”, is a delightful and nourishing one-pot dish hailing from Karnataka. This recipe brings together rice, pigeon pea lentils, tamarind, fresh vegetables, and a special spice blend called bisi bele bath powder. Finished with a fragrant tempering of ghee, curry leaves, and cashews, it’s a dish that balances tangy, spicy, and nutty flavours. It’s a comfort food just perfect for family meals or festive occasions.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupRice (For Rice)
¼ cupRaw peanuts
¼ teaspoonSalt (or add as needed)
2.5 cupsWater
¾ cupTur dal (For Lentils)
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
2 to 2.5 cupsWater
1 medium Carrot, chopped (For Vegetables)
18 (80g)French beans, chopped
½ cupGreen peas
3 to 4 smallBrinjals
1 mediumOnion, chopped
1 mediumTomato
1 tablespoonTamarind (soaked)
2 to 2.5 cupsWater
as neededRock salt or regular salt
3 tablespoonsBisi Bele Bath powder (mixed with 1 cup water)
2 tablespoonsDesiccated coconut
3 to 4 tablespoGhee or oil (For Tempering)
1 or 2Marathi moggu (optional)
1 teaspoonMustard seeds
2 to 3Dry red chillies
12 to 15Curry leaves
¼ teaspoonAsafoetida
18 to 20Cashews