Bisi Bele Bath Recipe Veggie Belly. I am driving cross country at the moment, and Ive just seen Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota As I trek across America, I am posting a series of essays about what Im seeing, doing and eating. Read the first one here A Vegetarian Road Trip Across America. While Im traveling, Ive asked my friend Radhika to guest post today. I cant think of anyone more qualified than Radhika to share this Bisi Bele Bath recipe with you one of my top 1. Indian foods. Radhika is a brilliant cook, and her pictures are stunning. Make sure you check out her moutwatering creations on Just Home Made. Just what the world ordered Discover tasty, wholesome veggie meals and meatless foods from MorningStar Farms. Find links to recipes, coupons, and more You Have Reached Your Personal Print Limit On These Coupons You can print each coupons a maximum of two times. Come back the first business day of each month for new. Move over potatoes There Are New Tots in Town. Cant get enough of our veggie tots Introducing two new delicious Green Giant Veggie Tots varieties that swap out. Over to Radhika for her prized bisi bele bath recipe and a post full of tips, trick and clever shorcuts. Guest posting for Sala has been on my mind for a while. When I learned of her cross country road trip and her need for guest posts, I jumped in to email my intentions. When she replied with a Yes, my joy knew no boundsSalas blog with perfectly lit beatiful photographs had me at the first look and I was hooked ever since. She has been a virtual guru to me right from my initial days of blogging even without her own knowledge. In fact, truth be told, the very first time I shot my DSLR camera in Manual mode for my Ghee post was after I read her tutorial post on How to take food photos with a bright, white, seamless backgroundI am ecstatic and honored more than that to be guest posting for you, Sala. In the words of revered saint and composer Sri Purandara Dasas Kereya neeranu kerege chelli kannada which translates to Spilling the pond water to the pond, I dedicate this post to you. I couldnt have suggested a better dish for this guest post than Bisi Bele Bath recipe. Until she responded with I Love Bisi Bele Bath, Id kill to get the recipe, I had no clue she likes it that much. BabyVegetableMedley%28L%29HI_MG_5909-thumb-540x303-100695.jpg' alt='Veggie Medley' title='Veggie Medley' />What more do I say than Bisi Bele Bath it is Dont ask me. But if you do, we Kannadigas take pride in our Bisi Bele Bath also spelled bisi bele baath, bisi bele bhath, bisi bele bhaath recipes which we undoubtedly consider as the queen of one pot meals. As with any authentic recipe, the perfect Bisi Bele Bath is quite elusive to many. The recipe I am sharing with you here is the answer to my own quest for the perfect Bisi Bele Bath with an intoxicating aroma and a lip smacking taste after a lot of trials and nips and tucks to a number of recipes combined into one. Pillsbury Turkey Pot Pie there. Be prepared to lick your fingers Even though the ingredient list seems long, fear not I promise you, a tiny bit of kitchen slavery will be well worth its value in gold when this trademark signature dish of Karnataka is done. Did you know Byadagi Chilli is named after the town Byadagi in Haveri district of North Karnataka. Guntur is named after the city Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. Notice how both these red chillies come from places that have hot climates averaging at least 4. Veggie Medley BurgerC  about 1. FMace and Nutmeg come from the same tree nutmeg is the seed of the tree whereas mace is the delicate lacey outer orange red covering of the seed. Marathi Moggu meaning bud in kannada comes from the buds of silk cotton tree Wonder why it is named after Marathi though What you wont find in the authentic version AromaticBasmati rice  Like I have said for Pongal, stick to non sticky short grain rice. Unlike Pulao or Biryani, we do not want rice to take center stage, but rather blend in with the lentils. Veggies like brinjal, okra or radish Feel free to add any veggie of your choice. If in the name of Bisi Bele Baath, you get to incorporate different veggies into your food Id gladly say yes. But, when you make it for a guest or a friend, stick to the list to preserve authenticity. Cumin seeds in the seasoning. Green-Vegetable-Medley-with-Asparagus.jpg' alt='Veggie Medley Soup' title='Veggie Medley Soup' />Cilantro. Onion. Gingergarlic. Notes Byadagi red chillies arent available in all the Indian grocery stores. Substitute for Byadagi any high on color and mild in heat variety will do. For Guntur any high on heat usually low on color variety will do. For larger quantities, remember lentil rice  1. Mace Javithri much like cloves is best appreciated in small quantities. Use it more and it can overpower the aroma and taste of the spice mix. Some like to add potatoes. But, Id rather not as potatoes tend to absorb all the spices, neutralize them and impart their raw earthy taste. If you want to skip making the spice mix from scratch or dont have the ingredients, store bought MTR Bisi Bele Baath powder is good enough for instant gratification. Marathi Moggu Kapok Buds are not available even in Indian grocery stores where I live, so I brought a small stash on my India visit. However, I recently found that they are sold online. Before peeling Chayote squash, slice of the ends rub the cut open end with the chopped slice until the white froth ceases. This takes away the bitterness, if any. Store leftover Bisi Bele Baath mix in an airtight container either in the refrigerator or in the freezer to keep the aroma fresh. Ingredients. 12 cup Rice sona masoori or any short grain rice34 cup Pigeon Peas Toor Dal14 tsp turmeric. Veggie Medley BakeChayote Squash or Kohlrabi Knol kohl peeled, small diced. Carrot, peeled, cut into 2 long, 1 cm thick pieceshandful Green Beans, ends removed and broken into 1 pieces. Double beans or Butter beans or green peas or a mix. Green Bell Pepper Capsicum, seeds removed and small diced. Rasam powder home made or store bought. Bisi Bele Bath powder recipe follows2 tbsp grated dry coconut copra or desiccated coconut. Ingredients for seasoning. Ghee or peanut oil or a mix of both. Ingredients for the Bisi Bele Bath Powder. Dried red chillies Byadagi. Dried red chillies Guntur. Coriander seeds dhania1 12 tsp bengal gram chana dal1 tsp black gram urad dal3 kapok buds marathi moggu2 cloves lavang1 piece cinnamon chakke2 green cardamom elakki12 piece mace javitri jai patre. If you dont want to use rasam powder as listed above, dry roast these as well 12 tsp cumin seeds. Method. Wash and soak tamarind in warm water for 1. Skip this if using tamarind concentrate. Wash rice well until water runs clear, drain and let soak for 1. Soaking ensures rice to be cooked soft. When soaked, wash lentils until water runs clear. Cook lentils with turmeric and double the amount of water and rice with 2. Put lentils in lowest container. Alternately, cook lentils and rice on stove top separately until well cooked. Meanwhile cook cut vegetables covered in a medium pot with just enough water. Add salt mid way and switch off when the vegetables are almost cooked but hold their shape well. Squish soaked tamarind if using to a pulp. Discard leftover seeds and fiber. While veggies, rice and lentil cook, in a kadai thick bottomed skillet over medium heat, dry roast all the ingredients listed for the Bisi Bele Baath spice mix except fenugreek, poppy seeds and dry coconut, until fragrant and lentils turn golden brown. Remove onto a plate. Reduce the heat to low and dry roast fenugreek seeds and poppy seeds until fenugreek seeds turn golden brown. This will happen fast, so pay attention. Pour onto the plate with the other roasted ingredients. Switch off and dry roast dry coconut in the retained heat of the skillet until golden brown. If you are not using Rasam powder as listed above, optionally dry roast mustard, cumin and black pepper until mustard and cumin crackle and curry leaves crisp up. Remove onto the same plate and let cool. When roasted ingredients are cooled, grind them to a powder in a coffee grinder or a mixer and set aside. Do not open the lid, to keep the fresh aroma of the ground spices intact. When cooker has cooled, whisk through the cooked lentils to mash well. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot and saut diced green bell pepper. Add salt, diced tomato, stir and cook covered until bell pepper is cooked. Add the cooked vegetables along with the water, mashed lentils, rasam powder, salt, tamarind pulp and bring to a boil. Add rice to this and keep stirring to make sure it doesnt burn at the bottom.