BISI BELA BHATH

BISI BELA BHATH


Ingredients:
raw rice-1 1/2 cups,
tur dal-1 cup,
tamarind pulp of  1 lemon,
dhania seeds-2 tsps,
red chillies-6,
chana dal-1 tsp,
urid dal-1 tsp,
hing-1/4 tsp,
methi seeds-1/4 tsp,
coconut scrapings-1/2 cup,
khuskhus-1 tsp,
turmeric powder-1/4 tsp,
dalchini/patta-2 pieces,
til oil-2 tbsps,
ghee-1 tbsp,
cashewnuts-6,
corriander leaves(cleaned and chopped),
small onions-6
curry leaves and
vegetables(potato, carrot, french beans, green peas and brijal-50 gms each).

Method:

In a pan, fry chillies,dhania, methi, khuskhus,chana dal, urid dal and the dalchini(without oil).
Powder it in a mixer.
Fry coconut scrapings to a crisp texture and powder it.
In the same pan, heat oil, crackle mustard and add the onions and fry to golden brown.
Add tamarind pulp,turmeric powder, hing, the ground masala powders and salt .
Add 1 cup of water and boil well.
Wash rice, add it to the dal and vegetable mix, add the above masala, 2 cups of water and thoroughly mix.
Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
When done and taken out of the cooker, transfer it to a serving dish.
Spread the ghee on the top.
Fry cashewnuts in little ghee and garnish the bhath along with corriander leaves.
The bisi bela bhath is ready.