One of the most traditional Karnataka recipes is the Bisi Bele Bath (or Indian Rice lentil dish) that is prepared in every household of Karnataka. The dish is extremely popular among the vegetarian folks, who do not favor onions and garlic. Instead of onions or garlic, fresh coconut, poppy seeds, or dry coconut is used. This is also consumed by people who are sick as it has various nutritional values.

Although modern versions of this particular dish exist, in this blog only the traditional way of preparing Bisi Bele Bath would be discussed.  The dish also known as Bisi Bele huli anna can be better understood as bisi( hot) bele(lentils) huli (sour) and anna(rice). The dish is actually dal and rice cooked together with tamarind and spice powders. And the dish tastes splendid when served hot and seasoned in ghee.

Depending upon personal preference, the rice and the dal can be cooked together or separately. The dal can be made mushy, however the rice is cooked grainly. If this is done, the smooth creamy taste of the Bisi Bele Bath can be felt. So with the richness of rice and dal you get to enjoy a lovely dish which would definitely make you content, provide you proper nourishment and last but not the least happy!