Bisi Bele Bhath |Kannada Food Recipe | ETV Bharat Food

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: leafy greens

💰Cheaper: seasonal vegetables

Seasonal vegetables are often more affordable.

tamarind pulp

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

bisi bele bhath powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste.

Add 1 cup of toor dal and 3/4 cup of rice to the cooker.

Wash the rice and dal mixture 2-3 times with water.

Add a little turmeric powder and salt to the mixture.

Add 3 parts water to the cooker and close the lid.

Switch on the cooker and wait for three whistles.

Open the cooker to check if it's ready.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves, stirring until fragrant.

Add capsicum and stir it up.

Transfer the tempering into another bowl.

Garnish with kaju before serving.

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