Bisi Bele Bath
Bisi bele bhath (bisi bēle bhāt) (Kannada: ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಭಾತ್) or Bisi Bele Huliyanna (ಬಿಸಿಬೇಳೆಹುಳಿಯನ್ನ) is a spicy, rice-based dish with origins in the state of Karnataka, India.[1] It is said to have originated in the Mysore Palace[2] and from there spread across the state of Karnataka .
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Preparation
The traditional preparation of this dish is quite elaborate and involves the use of spicy masala, toor dal (a type of lentil), rice, ghee and vegetables.[3] Spices like nutmeg, asafoetida, curry leaves and tamarind pulp contribute to its unique flavour and taste. Some versions of the dish are prepared with up to thirty ingredients.[4]
It is served hot and sometimes eaten with chutney, boondi, salad, papad, or potato chips. This dish is commonly found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine. The masala used is available off the shelf.
Etymology
The name bisi bēle bhāt is a Kannada phrase, which literally means "hot lentil rice". In Kannada, bisi means hot, bēle means lentil, and bhāt means a dish made of rice.
See also
References
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- Philpott, D. (2016). The World of Wine and Food: A Guide to Varieties, Tastes, History, and Pairings. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 362. ISBN 978-1-4422-6804-3. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/bisi-bele-bath-karnatakas-most-famous-vegetarian-rice-dish-2225541
- "Rice Bowl: Vegetarian Rice Recipes from India and the World".
- Cohen, Margot (26 October 2007). "The Dish: Bisi Bele Bath". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 January 2017. (subscription required)
