Bisibele Bath

This is one of most popular Rice variety of Karnataka, which need no introduction. This particular dish is a frequent visitor to my home, this time got a change to click the picture( I mean I'm given chance to click). Recently I have tried this version of bath, which tasted much better than the regular one. I like to relish this dish on a rainy or cold winter days......Here comes the recipe.....................

Ingredients:-

Rice-1 cup, Tur Dal-1/2 cup, Turmeric powder- 1/4tsp, Tamarind pulp-3tsp, Cashew - fist full
Onions-1cup(cut length wise), Vegetables-1cup(carrot, beans, peas, cut length wise), Ghee-3tsp, Salt To taste.

Powder:-

Coriander seeds- 1tbs, Channa Dal-1tbs, Red chillies-10, Coconut-2tbs, Cardamom-2, Cloves-4 Saunf-1tbs, Poppy seeds-1tbs, Cinnamon stick-Small piece.

For Seasoning:-
Oil 1tbs
Mustard seeds 1tbs .

Method:-

Cook the rice and Dal together in a cooker.
Roast all the ingredients(given in the column above for powder) in 1tsp.ghee, let it cool and powder it.
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, allow them to crackle, then add onions and fry them till crisp.
Add the other vegetables and saute for few minutes, add the tamarind water,salt,turmeric powder and allow it to boil until the vegetables are cooked.
Now add the powdered masala, mash the rice and add to the vegetables.
Mix well, boil it to required consistency.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and cashew nuts(roasted).




Recipe Courtesty: Jaya's Recipes