Lighter but Tasty meal post Diwali Foodies Days !!! Bissi Belle Bhaat Ingredients For The Masala (makes Approx. 1/4 Cup) 1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil 1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram) 1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils) 12 mm ( 1/2”) piece cinnamon (dalchini) (optional) 1/4 cup grated dry coconut 5 whole dry Kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces 2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds Other Ingredients 1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal , soaked for an hour and drained. 2 tsp coconut oil or any other refined oil 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) salt to taste 1 cup raw rice (chawal) 1/4 cup finely chopped french beans 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped potatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum 1/4 cup shallots (madras onions) 1 drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo) , cut into small pieces 5 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta) 2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp 1 tbsp ghee for serving Method For the masala Heat the oil in a pan, add all the ingredients and sauté on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour, while stirring continuously. When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside. How to proceed Clean, wash and soak the rice for about 2 hours. Drain and keep aside. Combine the toovar dal, oil, turmeric powder, salt and 6 cups of water in a deep pan, mix well, cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes. Add the rice, French beans, carrots, potatoes, capsicum, shallots and drumsticks, mix well and cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the rice and dal are cooked. (they should be soft and slightly over cooked) Add the prepared masala, curry leaves and tamarind pulp, mix gently and cover and cook on a slow flame for another 5 minutes. Add the ghee and serve hot
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 06:17:39 +0000
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