Bisibele Bath

Bisibele Bath

Bisi Bele Bath

Karnataka’s beloved one-pot rice and lentil dish, made with our freshly ground bisibele bath masala and plenty of farm vegetables.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Level
Medium
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Method

    Farm tip: Serve it hot and slightly runny, with a dollop of ghee and boondi or potato chips on the side.
    Solkadhi from Kokum - 200 ml
    Drink pairing Solkadhi from Kokum - 200 ml

    Cool kokum solkadhi is a traditional companion to spicy rice dishes.

    Questions

    What does bisibele bath mean?

    “Bisi bele” means hot lentils in Kannada. It is a signature dish of Karnataka.

    Can I make it without a pressure cooker?

    Yes. Simmer the rice and dal in a heavy pot for about 40 minutes, stirring often.