Bisibele Bath

How to Prepare

1. Cook 5 cups of rice and 2.5 cups of toor dal together in a pressure cooker with 15 cups of water for 3 whistles. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat 5 tablespoons of ghee. Add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add 10 dried red chilies
4. 5 teaspoons of cumin seeds
5. 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds, and 10 curry leaves. Sauté for 1 minute.
6. Add 5 chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
7. Add 10 chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
8. Add 5 cups of chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes) and sauté for 5 minutes.
9. Add the ground bisibele bath masala paste (prepared during pre-processing) and mix well.
10. Add 5 teaspoons of tamarind paste and 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
11. Add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the pot. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
12. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
13. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with boondi or papad.