Instant Bisibelebath (Moongdal version)

Think of Karnataka cuisine the first thing which pops into our mind is most delicious and authentic dish Bisibelebath.The name itself suggests that it's a combination of rice ,lentils and spicy powder.There are varaties of Bisibelebath you can make,for example Oats Bisibelebath,Avalakki Bisibelebath,Cracked Wheat Bisibelebath and so on.This time I gave a try to Bisibelebath with moongdal (hesarubele).

Ingredients:

1 Cup Sona Masoori Rice

1/2 Cup Moong Dal

1 Carrot ( chopped lengthwise)

1/4 cup Lima Beans ( I used frozen)

1 Tbsp of peanuts

1  1/2 tsp of Garam Masala

1 tsp Red Chillie & Turmeric powder

Cashews & Cilantro to garnish

3/4 tsp of tamarind paste

Coconut powder as desired

Salt to taste

5 to 6 cups of water

For Seasoning;

Oil and 1 tbsp each

Mustard seeds,asafeotida & curry leaves

Procedure :

Cook rice,vegetables and moongdal together with measured water in a pressure cooker and bring them to 5 whistles.

In a sauce pan heat oil,add mustard seeds,asafeotida,curry leaves,salt.Sim the heat add garam masala,cashews,red chillie and turmeric powder.Saute them for less then a minute.Finally add tamarind paste...

Mix the above with cooked rice.Add hot water to the rice if needed.

Garnish them cashews and cilantro.

Rice Specialities