Bisi Bele Bath

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Ingredients

	1/2 cup	Toor Dal
	1/2 cup	Rice , raw
	1 cup	Vegetable , mixed (carrots, beans, peas)
	1 medium	Onion , chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1 small	Tamarind , ball
	2 tablespoons	Bisi Bele Bath powder
	1/4 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Ghee
	1 tablespoon	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	10	Curry Leaf
	1	Chili , dried red
	2 tablespoons	Cashew , nuts
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Water , as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal and rice separately. Soak the rice for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Cook the toor dal in a pressure cooker with 1.5 cups of water until soft and mushy.
3. 3 Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp.
4. 4 In a large pot, heat oil and ghee together. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add asafoetida, curry leaves, dried red chili, and cashew nuts. Sauté until the cashews turn golden.
6. 6 Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
7. 7 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
8. 8 Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
9. 9 Add the cooked toor dal, rice, tamarind pulp, and Bisi Bele Bath powder. Mix well.
10. 10 Add enough water to achieve a slightly runny consistency. Adjust salt if needed.
11. 11 Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat until the rice and vegetables are fully cooked.
12. 12 Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on top.