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Millet Bisi Bele Bath
Serves 4
55 mins
220 Kcal
This wholesome and hearty South Indian dish from the millet stand immerses the old rice-based bisi bele bath with nutrient millets. This flavourful and nourishing dish shows promise by combining a one-pot meal that delivers the goodness of millets, lentils, vegetables, and an aromatic blend of spices. Millets are often coined as a superfood, as they are filled with dietary fibre, protein, and essential nutrients. This dish would, therefore, be healthier than ordinary rice. Millets will have a nutty flavour when cooked soft; they mix well into the creamy consistency of any lentil style. Adding vegetables like carrots, beans, peas, and capsicum enhances the nutritional value and gives a vivid view. The use of a special spice blend imparts the unique flavour of Millet Bisi Bele Bath. In this, ingredients such as dried red chillies, coriander seeds, and cinnamon are roasted and crushed to perfection to give the dish its deep earthy flavour profile and slightly tangy zing. Tamarind pulp lends a zesty tang that balances out all the spiced flavours, while a dollop of ghee improves its richness and aroma. Served piping hot and generally accompanied with crispy fried papads or tangy pickles, Millet Bisi Bele Bath is a comfort food that is also healthy. It's pretty versatile and perfect to be made for lunch or dinner. It is undoubtedly suitable for special occasions too. The fusion of both tradition and nutrition stands out in this recipe.
Ingredients required for Millet Bisi Bele Bath
- 3/4 cup millet
- 2 cup mixed veggies
- 1/4 cup toor dal
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp chana dal
- 2 tsp oil
- Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Lemon sized tamarind
- Cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 6-7 red chilli
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1 tsp methi seeds
Cooking steps for Millet Bisi Bele Bath
- 1Let's give your traditional Bisi Bele Bath a glow-up with millet instead of rice—it's healthier, nuttier, and totally Insta-worthy.
- 2Start your recipe of Millet Bisi Bele Bath by rinsing your millet and toor dal, and pressure-cook them with a pinch of asafoetida, 1/4 Tsp turmeric, and 2.5 cups of water.
- 3Let it whistle away for 5-6 times while you chill because this mix is the heart and soul of your dish.
- 4Next, chop up your veggies into cute little cubes—carrots, beans, and potatoes are a vibe here.
- 5Soak tamarind in hot water, squeeze out that tangy goodness, and keep 2 cups of tamarind water ready to bring some zing to the table.
- 6Roast coriander seeds, chana dal, fennel seeds, and dried red chilies in a Tsp of oil until golden, then toss in coconut (fresh or dried—it's your call) and saut till it's fragrant.
- 7Cool it, blend it, and bam—you've got the secret sauce to your Bisi Bele Bath.
- 8Heat 2 Tsp sesame oil and 1 Tsp ghee in another pan, add mustard seeds, and let them crackle like fireworks.
- 9Throw in small onions and cook until they're sweet and translucent, then add your chopped veggies and saut for a hot minute.
- 10Pour in tamarind water, sprinkle some turmeric and salt, and stir in most of your freshly made sambar powder (save a little for the finale).
- 11Bring the tamarind mix to a boil, then invite the millet-dal combo to this flavor party.
- 12Mix everything gently, let it simmer, and give it another pressure-cook session for a single whistle.
- 13Add fresh curry leaves for that ultimate aroma, then stir in roasted cashews fried in ghee for a luxe crunch.
- 14Finish this delicious Millet bisi bele bath recipe with a quick sizzle of ghee and the remaining sambar powder to bring it all together.
- 15Serve this piping hot with crispy papad or just dig in solo—it's comfort food at its peak.