Famous BISIBELE BATH Brahmin Style Recipe by Smt Ahalya Bai of SriRampura Most ordered by many

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to preparing the famous Bisibele Bath in Brahmin style, as demonstrated by Smt Ahalya Bai of SriRampura. This flavorful dish is a popular choice among many and combines rice, lentils, and a mix of vegetables, enhanced with aromatic spices. Follow these instructions to recreate this hearty meal at home.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

Before you start cooking, ensure you have all the necessary ingredients ready. Here’s what you need:

• Rice: 200 grams
• Toor Dal (pigeon pea): 250 grams
• Beans: 100 grams
• Carrot: 100 grams
• Kohlrabi (Navilukosu): 100 grams (alternatives: Avare Baalu or Potato)
• Oggarane (tempering):
  • Capsicum
  • Tomato
  • Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
• Powder mixture for Audi:
  • Coriander seeds: 1 paav
  • Byadgi chillies: 15 to 20
  • Guntur chillies: 15 to 20
  • Cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves: few
  • Dry grated coconut: half portion
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • Cashew nuts: 50 grams
  • Ghee: 50 ml

Step 2: Prepare the Powder Mixture

1. In a pan, dry roast the following ingredients separately:
   • Coriander seeds
   • Byadgi chillies
   • Guntur chillies
   • Cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon
2. Once roasted, combine them in a blender with the dry grated coconut and blend into a fine powder. This will be your Audi or spice mix.

Step 3: Cook the Dal and Rice

1. Rinse the toor dal and rice separately under running water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed toor dal with enough water and cook for about 3 whistles or until soft.
3. In the same cooker, add the rinsed rice along with the cooked dal and enough water (generally a 1:3 ratio of rice to water) to cook them together for about 2 whistles.

Step 4: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Chop the beans, carrot, and kohlrabi into small pieces.
2. In a separate pan, heat some oil. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
3. Add chopped capsicum and tomato, followed by the chopped vegetables. Sauté until they are slightly tender.

Step 5: Combine Ingredients

1. Once the rice and dal are cooked and have cooled slightly, mix them together in a large pot.
2. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot along with the prepared Audi powder, turmeric, and salt to taste.
3. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.

Step 6: Final Tempering

1. In a small pan, heat ghee and add cashew nuts. Fry until golden brown.
2. Add curry leaves to the ghee and let them splutter.
3. Pour this tempering over the Bisibele Bath and mix well.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully prepared Bisibele Bath in the Brahmin style. This dish is perfect for serving with papad or raita. Enjoy the rich flavors and share it with family and friends. For further culinary adventures, consider exploring other traditional recipes featured on the channel. Happy cooking!