Bissi bala bath

Ingredients

1. 11/2 cup rice
2. 1 1/2 cup toor dal
3. 3 cup diced mixed vegetables
4. (carrots, beans, potato, peas, cauliflower)
5. 1 small brinjal diced (optional)
6. 3 onions sliced lengthwise
7. 1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
8. 1 cup tamarind pulp
9. 100 gr jaggery(Approximately a small lemon size.)
10. 1 cup ghee or oil
11. 1 1/2 tsp mustard
12. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
13. 1 small bunch curry leaves
14. A pinch asafoetida
15. 2 tbsp chopped coriander powder
16. 1 tsp sambar masala
17. 1 tsp chilli powder
18. 1 tsp turmuric powder
19. salt to taste
20. Bissi bela Bath Masala :
21. 1 tsp oil
22. 1 tsp methi seeds
23. 1 tsp cummin seeds
24. 2 tsp coriander seeds
25. 5-6 pepper corns
26. 1\" piece cinnamon
27. 2 tbsp grated coconut
28. 1 small bunch curry leaves
29. 3 red chillis

Procedure

• Method Roasting of spices should be done on low flames till brown.
• Grind in a dry grinder.
• Wash and soak rice and dal for some time. Pressure cook dal with one whistle only. It wil be half done.
• Take a large sauce pan or pressure cooker,put the ghee and heat.
• Add the seeds curry leaves and onions.Stir well. Add the ginger garlic and fry till onion are transperant.
• Add all the vegetables and rice. Add 8-10 cups of water.
• When it comes to boil add dal. Add all the dry masalas, ground masala, tamarind juice, jaggery, cover and let it cook till the rice is doneIf rice is not done add some more waterand cook until done.(allow 2 whistles).
• Add ghee and mix gently. Put Coriander leaves and fresh curry leaves. Serve with chips or papad