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Tasty And Traditional South Indian Bisi Bele Bath Recipe

The recipe is a traditional Karnataka cuisine dish, an extended version of masala khichdi with additional spices and vegetables.

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Ingredients--- 


Toor dal 1/2 cup
Chana dal 1/4 cup
Moong dal 1/2 cup
Ghee 2 tbsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp

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Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp

Dried red chillies 2
Curry leaves 12
Onions, finely chopped  2

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Green chillies, slit 2
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
Mixed vegetables, chopped  1/2 cup
Tomato, chopped  1
 

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Bise bele bath powder 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt  as per taste
Water  2 cups
Coriander leaves for garnishing

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Poppy seeds 1 tbsp
Roasted chana dal  1 tbsp
Fennel seeds  1 tsp
Cloves  3
Green cardamom 3
Cinnamon stick 1 inch

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Wash rice and dals, soak in water for 30 minutes, dry roast ingredients for masala paste, cool, and grind into a smooth paste using a blender.

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In a pressure cooker, heat ghee, mustard, cumin, fenugreek, red chilies, curry leaves, onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, mixed vegetables, and tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes.

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Mix bise bele bath powder, turmeric powder, and salt with soaked and drained rice-dal mixture. Add water, stir, and cook for 3-4 whistles until fully cooked.

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Add fresh coriander leaves to the dish and serve it hot with a side of papad or raita.

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