STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add 1 cup washed rice, 1 cup washed toor (arhar) dal, ½ turmeric (haldi) powder, salt to taste. Add 3 cups water and pressure cook for 2 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes till rice and dal are soft and mushy. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. Keep aside.
step 2
STEP 1.In a preheated pan, add 1 tbsp chana dal (bengal gram), 1 tbsp split white urad dal. Roast for about 2 to 3 minutes on low to medium heat till dals turn light brown and not dark brown.
step 3
STEP 1.Then add 1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds, 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 4 to5 cloves (lavang), 1 inch cinnamon stick, 3 cardamoms (elaichi) and 4 to 5 dry red chillies. Roast on low till the aromas come through.
step 4
STEP 1.Lastly add 1tbsp poppy seeds and ¼ cup grated coconut. Continue roasting for about a minute. Turn off the heat.
step 5
STEP 1.Transfer the roasted ingredients to a grinding jar and grind to a powder. Bisi bele bhaat spice mix is ready. Keep aside.
step 6
STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add 10 sambar onions halved, 1 drumstick cut into 1 inch pieces, ½ cup green beans (french beans) cut into lengthwise 1 inch pieces, 2 carrots diced, 1 green pepper diced, 2 roughly chopped tomatoes, 2 cups tamarind water , ½ tsp asafoetida (hing), a little salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder , the ground spice mixture, 2 tsp jaggery.
step 7
STEP 1.Add a little water and mix well. Pressure cook for 2 whistles and release the pressure immediately by holding the cooker under running water. Keep aside.
step 8
STEP 1.Open the rice cooker and stir the rice and dal and mash it a little with the back of the cooking ladle to make a coarse mixture. Add 2 tbsp of ghee and mix it in well.
step 9
STEP 1.Then add the cooked vegetable sambar mixture. And stir well to combine with the mashed rice. Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly.
step 10
STEP 1.To make the tadka, in a preheated pan add 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 sprig curry leaf, 2 dry red chillies . Saute till tadka (tempering) crackles.
step 11
STEP 1.Pour tadka over the bisi bele bhaat. Mix well.
step 12
STEP 1.Add ½ cup steamed green peas, ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
step 13
STEP 1.Bisi bele bhaat is ready. Seve topped with crunchy boondi.
Nutrition value
3142
calories per serving
38 g Fat131 g Protein554 g Carbs129 g FiberOther
Current Totals
38 g Fat
131 g Protein
554 g Carbs
129 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
554 g
Protein
131 g
Fiber
129 g
Fats
Fat
38 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
1498 mg
Iron
53 mg
Vitamin A
10804 mcg
Vitamin B1
3 mg
Vitamin B2
1 mg
Vitamin B3
18 mg
Vitamin B6
4 mg
Vitamin B9
1180 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
395 mg
Vitamin E
7 mg
Copper
7 mcg
Magnesium
1161 mg
Manganese
34 mg
Phosphorus
2315 mg
Selenium
68 mcg
Zinc
21 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment