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Bisi Bele Bhaat

Discover the true taste of Karnataka with our Bisi Bele Bhaat recipe. This one-pot marvel celebrates South Indian flavors by combining rice, lentils, and spices to create a culinary symphony. Follow our step-by-step instructions to prepare a nutritious meal suitable for family dinners or special occasions.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time43 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Bisi Bele Bhaat
Servings: 2
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressurecooker
  • 1 Large mixing spoon
  • 1 Cooking pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • - 1 cup rice
  • - 1/2 cup toor dal split pigeon peas
  • - 1/4 cup chana dal split chickpeas
  • - 1 cup mixed vegetables carrots, peas, beans
  • - 1 large onion finely chopped
  • - 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • - 3 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bhaat masala powder readily available or homemade
  • - 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • - 2 tablespoons ghee clarified butter
  • - 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • - 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida hing
  • - 8-10 curry leaves
  • - 2 tablespoons cashews chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons peanuts
  • - Salt to taste
  • - Chopped coriander for garnish

Notes

Step-by-Step Cooking Guide:

1. Prepare the Rice and Lentils:
- Rinse Rice and Lentils thoroughly.
- In a pressure cooker, add the rice, toor dal, and chana dal with adequate water.
- Cook for 3-4 whistles, until the lentils are tender and the rice is thoroughly cooked.
2. To sauté the vegetables:
- Heat ghee in a large frying pot.
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing, and allow to sputter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and simmer until mushy.
- Add the mixed vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Mix in Bisi Bele Bhaat Masala 
- Powder and Tamarind Paste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to enable the flavors to mingle.
4. Combine Rice and Lentils:
- Add cooked rice and lentils to pot with veggies.
- Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the masala coats the rice and lentils equally.
5. For tempering,
- Heat ghee in a small pan.
- Combine the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped cashews, peanuts, and curry leaves.
- Once the cashews have turned golden, pour the tempering over the Bisi Bele Bhaat.
6. Final Touch:
- Adding salt to taste and gently mixing everything.
- Let the Bisi Bele Bhaat simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat to enable the flavors to blend.
7. Serve
- Garnished with chopped coriander.
- Serve hot with raita or papad.