Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bisi bele bath
50 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A classic Karnataka rice-and-lentil meal, simplified for the home kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup toor dal
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp bisi bele bath powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 cups water
Let’s make it
- Cook rice, dal, and vegetables together with water until soft, about 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in tamarind paste, salt, and bisi bele bath powder.
- Heat oil or ghee in a small pan and add mustard seeds, then pour over the pot.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring until thick and cohesive.
- Serve hot.
Use a smaller amount of spice powder for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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