Mysore BisiBeleBaath

 

BisiBeleBaath, known shortly as BBB is not only mine, but every Kannadiga’s favourite. There are many versions of BBB,  the recipe following  is the one I have adapted, which is very quick  to prepare & ofcourse very tasty . My  mother prepares in a very different way, ofcourse which is quite delcious, it is an elaborate method which I will post later. Right now lets enjoy my favourite BBB!!!

Mom Happy Mothers Day!!! You are the best!!! 

Mysore BisiBeleBaath  

(Rice & Veggies Cooked in Lentil Broth)

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 Cups Rice

3/4  Cup Toor Dal 

2 Cups Mixed Veggies

(Potato, Green Beans, Carrots, Red/Green peppers/Capsicum, Avarekai, Green Peas, Lima beans etc)

2 Onions

2 Tomatoes

1/2 Cup Coconut Grated – Grind to a smooth paste.

1/2 Tsp Tamarind paste 

1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder

Salt as per taste

Seasoning

3 Tbsp Oil

1 Tsp Mustard

4 Red Chilles

1/4 Tsp Hing

1 Tbsp Cashewnuts

3-4 Springs Curry leaves.

BBB Masala –

4 – 6 Dry Red Chilles

1 & 1/2 Tbsp Dhania

1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds

6-8 Methi Seeds

2″ Cinnamon stick

3 Cloves

2 Cardamon  – Seeds

Dry Roast all the above. Cool.

2 & 1/2  Tsp MTR Sambhar powder. 

Grind all the dry roasted ingredients with  Sambhar powder.

Method

Wash & Soak the rice & Toor dal in plenty of water. 

Heat Oil in a cooker.  Ad mustard, once it pops add the whole red chilles broken in 2-3 pieces, Hing, Cashewnuts & curry leaves.

Stir for a minute & add sliced onions.

Once the onions are translucent add the sliced tomatoes & cook until they are soft.

Add all the veggies & fry for few minutes.

Drain water from the soaked rice & dal, add it to the veggies & stir fry for 2 minutes.

Now add the ground BBB masala powder, Coconut paste,  Tamarind paste, Turmeric & salt.  Stir.

Add 5 Cups of water to it, mix everything & cook for 2-3 whistles.

Let the cooker cool down before opening.

Enjoy BBB with potato chips. 🙂