Millet Bisi Bele Bath Recipe

Millet Bisi Bele Bath Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Millet (choose from Foxtail, Little, or Kodo millet)
  • 1/2 cup Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
  • 1/2 cup Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.)
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
  • 2-3 tbsp Bisi Bele Bath powder (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or oil
  • 1/4 cup Grated coconut (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For Tempering:

  • 2 dry Red chilies
  • A pinch of Hing (asafoetida)
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 10-12 Cashews

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Millet & Dal:

    • Wash the millet and toor dal separately. Soak millet for 20 minutes.
    • In a pressure cooker, cook the toor dal with 2 cups of water for 3-4 whistles until soft. Set aside.
    • In a separate pot, cook the millet in 2.5 cups of water until soft and fluffy.

  2. Cook Vegetables:

    • In a deep pan, heat 1 tbsp of ghee or oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
    • Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften.
    • Pour in the tamarind pulp, turmeric, and Bisi Bele Bath powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns aromatic.

  3. Combine Millet, Dal, and Vegetables:

    • Add the cooked toor dal to the vegetable mixture, stirring well.
    • Now, gently mix the cooked millet into the dal-vegetable mixture. Add water if necessary to achieve a thick porridge-like consistency.
    • Add salt to taste and allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

  4. Tempering:

    • In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp of ghee or oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
    • Add cumin seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, hing, and cashews. Fry until cashews turn golden.
    • Pour this tempering over the Bisi Bele Bath and mix gently.

  5. Serve:

    • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and grated coconut (optional).
    • Serve hot with a side of papad or raita.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious Millet Bisi Bele Bath!

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