Secret Bisi Bele Bath Recipe: Better than any Restaurant

Step 1 (Boiling): Pressure cook rice and dal together with 4 cups of water and turmeric until they are soft and mushy.

Step 2 (Vegetables): Separately boil the vegetables in water with a pinch of salt until tender.

Step 3 (Mixing): In a large pot, combine the rice-dal mash and the boiled vegetables.

Step 4 (The Masala): Add tamarind extract, bisi bele bath masala (mixed with a little water to avoid lumps), and salt.

Step 5 (Simmering): Add a little jaggery (optional) and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Add hot water if it gets too thick.

Step 6 (Tempering): Heat ghee, fry cashews until golden, then add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chilies. Pour this over the bath.

Step 7 (Serving): Serve hot with a dollop of ghee and potato chips or khara boondi.