Bisibelebath

Bisibelebath is a popular South Indian rice and lentil dish cooked with vegetables and aromatic spices.
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Bisibelebath

Ingredients - Serves 4

Let's Get Started

  1. Wash the rice and toor dal together and soak in water for 15 minutes.
  2. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice and dal mixture, chopped vegetables, tamarind pulp, sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water.
  3. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles or until the rice and dal are cooked and mushy.
  4. Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and mix everything well to combine.
  5. In a separate pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  6. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, cashews, and asafoetida. Fry until the cashews turn golden brown.
  7. Pour this tempering over the cooked rice and dal mixture. Mix well.
  8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  9. Serve hot with papad or raita.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Main Course
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbs: 70g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Sugar: 5g