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For a nutritious and refreshing breakfast, your breakfast plate needs something solid to set the tone of the day. From the same old sandwich to parathas, your breakfast menu must incorporate something delicious, nutritious and energy-filled as well. One such dish for your morning meal is the Bisi Bele bath.
Hailing straight from the heart of Karnataka, Bisi bele bath is a nutritious meal prepared with cooked millet and lentils. Loaded with immense flavour, fibre and nutrition, the delicacy is delightful reminiscent of khichdi which is celebrated widely. Loaded with flavours, freshly ground sambhar masala, tamarind for a zesty essence and veggies, the comfort dish adds a punch of taste to your palate with every bite.
Since the delicacy has been around for centuries now, you can explore a delightful variation of bisi bele bath in Karnataka and many other parts of the country. The variation includes traditional style bisi bele bath, temple style, Bengaluru style, Mysore style and more. Bisi bele bath in Karnataka features a fresh aroma to make your meals relishing and delicious.
Incorporating barnyard millet into your diet is considered important as this millet variety is renowned for being the powerhouse of energy and promising benefits like other millet varieties. Samai, rich in B-Complex and low in carbohydrates makes it a perfect fit to start the day. Here is a quick recipe for barnyard millet bisi bele bath that will definitely be your favourite too.
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Samai Bisi Bele Bath Recipe
Prepped with simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your morning meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed veggies (carrot, peas, capsicum, tomatoes, drumstick, beans)
- 1 cup onion
- 3/4 cup samai millet
- 1/4 cup toor dal
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 pinches turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp chana dal
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 6 red chillies
- 1 medium potato
- 1 tsp methi seeds
- 1 tsp asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- Small ball of tamarind
- Handful curry leaves
- Handful cashews
Method
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Step 1: Start by washing and cooking the samai millet. Sprinkle turmeric powder, asafoetida and water to it. Cook in a pressure cooker for about 5-6 whistles.
Step 2: Next, chop the veggies into cubes and extract tamarind water from the soaked tamarind.
Step 3: In a pan, heat oil and roast coriander seeds, methi seeds, chana dal and red chillies until golden brown. Allow the mixture to cool and blitz into a smooth powder. Set aside the freshly ground sambhar masala.
Step 4: In a pressure cooker, drizzle ghee and vegetable oil. Add mustard seeds, small onions and chopped veggies. Saute for a minute and add tamarind water to the veggies.
Step 5: Stir powdered spices along with sambhar powder. Keep stirring and add cooked millet to the mixture.
Step 6: Cook the mixture for a whistle and once the pressure is released automatically, top it with curry leaves, ground sambhar masala and roasted cashew nuts.
Step 7: Mix everything and serve hot with crispy papad and enjoy your delightful morning breakfast.