Bisibelebath Recipe – Authentic South Indian Style Spicy, Aromatic One-Pot Lentil Rice

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  • A bowlfulYield
  • 4Servings
  • 20 mPrep Time
  • 25 mCook Time
  • 45 mReady In
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Packed with vegetables, homemade spice mix, and rich flavors, this south Indian classic is comfort food at its best.

Ingredients

  • Main Dish
  • Bisibelebath Powder

Step by step method

  • 1️⃣ Soaking

    Soak rice and toor dal together for 30 minutes.

  • 2️⃣ Tempering & Base

    Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard, fenugreek, pepper, jeera, and curry leaves. Sauté well. Add onions and garlic and fry for 2–3 minutes. Add tomatoes and fry for another 3 minutes.

  • 3️⃣ Cooking the Vegetables

    Add all the vegetables, peas, and beans. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add bisibelebath powder and sauté for 2 minutes.

  • 4️⃣ Cooking the Rice

    Add water and salt. Once it boils, add soaked rice and dal. Mix well, close the lid, and cook for 3–4 whistles.

  • 5️⃣ Final Touch

    Heat ghee in a small pan, fry cashews until golden, and add to the cooked bisibelebath. Drizzle some extra ghee before serving.

  • ✨ Hot and aromatic Bisibelebath is ready!

  • 🌿 Preparation of Bisibelebath Powder

    Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add ingredients one by one in the given order, roast on medium flame until golden. Let cool completely. Grind into a fine powder.

Tips & variations

  • Side dish: Onion raita / Potato Chips / Brinjal or Potato curry will be good with this bisibelebath.

  • Note: The vegetables are your choice, whichever is available and you like can be used.

  • Add one tablespoon of Bisibelebath powder after opening the cooker and mix well for the fragrance!

Chef Info

Pavai

Head Chef

My blog, originally focused on millet recipes, started as a personal project for Niranjana and Devesh, who recently began their new life in Himachal. However, I soon realized that many young individuals, chasing their dreams, could benefit from this knowledge. That's when I decided to share it with a wider audience. While I begin with millets, I plan to expand…

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  • Vijayakumar S

    Chef HoD
    Dr. S. Pavai Madheswari

  • Vijayakumar S

    Chef HoD
    Dr. S. Pavai Madheswari
    Great work

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