Bissi Belle Bhat

Bissi Belle Bhat is a popular South Indian dish from Karnataka. It is a delectable rice dish that gets its name from the Kannada language words "Bissi", which means "hot", and "belle bhat", which means "rice with lentils". It is a hearty and wholesome meal that is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It is a perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Serves

Time

45 minutes

Recipe By

Chef Varun Inamdar

Ingredients

1/2 cup red pumpkin, cut into dice
1/2 cup French beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup shallots, peeled and halved
1/4 cup tomatoes, cut into dice
1 cup water
1/4 tsp turmeric
1.5 tsp salt
1 tbsp tamarind extract
1 cup toor dal, cooked
2 cup rice, cooked
1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped roughly
2 tbsp dry spice mix

Dry Spice Mix
4 tsp coriander seeds
4 tsp chana dal
2 tsp urad dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
1 inch cinnamon
4 cloves
2 tbsp dry coconut
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp coconut oil
12 dried Kashmiri red chilli
Few curry leaves
Pinch of asafoetida

For Tempering
2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch of asafoetida
Few curry leaves

Method

1. Grind all the ingredients of the dry spice mix and keep aside.

2. Mix all ingredients of the bhaat in a cauldron and simmer for 20 minutes on medium to low flame.

3. The vegetables must be cooked but they must retain a bite.

4. In a tempering vessel, heat ghee and add in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.

5. Stir in curry leaves and asafoetida.

6. Add to the bhaat and serve hot.