Bisi bele bath Masala Powder
Bisi bele bath is a one pot flavourful, aromatic, healthy and delicious meal using rice, lentils, vegetables, few spices and Bisi bele bath masala powder.
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Bisi bele bath masala powder Fresh or Bulk
The Bisi bele bath masala powder can be prepared fresh or in bulk and stored in an air tight container. I always make a batch ready for next 2-3 meals, which can be consumed in next 2-3 months as it is not a regular meal in my house. I would advise to make Bisi bele bath masala powder in small batches as they are best when they are fresh and might loose some aroma over a period of time. But they are the best when you make them home.
Making fresh masala's at home is easy and not a laborious process. I understand gathering the ingredients feels like a daunting task, but believe me once you start making your own masala's you would not want to buy the store bought one's.
This Bisi bele bath masala powder uses a few basic ingredients which are generally available in every Indian pantry. It is a matter of gathering them in the exact ratio, roasting it slowly and then grinding. Freshly made masala's is ready in less than an hour.
I made this Karnataka style Bisi bele bath first time last year and we were in love with this flavourful one pot nutritious meal. A bit of planning and time is needed in this recipe, but it is surely a winner. I have followed the recipe from here.
Ingredients
- 2-4 Red chilly (if you like hot use 4)
- 1 teaspoon Channa dal
- 2 teaspoon Urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon Methi/Fenugreek seeds
- ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon Jeera/ cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- A big pinch of asafoetida
- ½ inch Cinnamon
- 10 cloves/lavang
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds/ khus khus
- 2 tablespoon Dessicated coconut/grated coconut
- ½ teaspoon Cooking oil (Sesame or gingelly oil preferred)
Instructions
- In a pan add ½ teaspoon of oil.
- On medium add red chilies and fry.
- When chilies are roasted add in the chana dal and urad dal.
- Fry them until slightly roasted.
- Now add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds.
- Fry them for a few seconds.
- Add in cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Fry again for few seconds.
- Add in asafoetida and poppy seeds. Fry for few more seconds.
- Do not burn them or else switch off the gas.
- Once cooled, transfer it into a mixer jar.
- Add in the coconut and grind everything to a fine powder.
- Bise Bele Bath Masala Powder is ready.
Notes
- Needless to say when you make any masalas everything should be sterile and clean from jar's to pan.
- No water near by, always work with clean and dry hands
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Ingredients
- 2-4 Red chilly (if you like hot use 4)
- 1 teaspoon Channa dal
- 2 teaspoon Urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon Methi/fenugreek seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon Jeera/ cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- A big pinch of asafoetida
- ½ inch Cinnamon
- 10 Cloves/lavang
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds/ khus khus
- 2 tablespoon Dessicated coconut/grated coconut
- ½ teaspoon Oil (Sesame or gingelly oil preferred)
Instructions
- In a pan add ½ teaspoon of oil.
- On medium add red chilis and fry.
- When chilies are roasted add in the chana dal and urad dal.
- Fry them until slightly roasted.
- Now add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds.
- Fry them for a few seconds.
- Add in cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Fry again for few seconds.
- Add in asafoetida and poppy seeds. Fry for few more seconds.
- Do not burn them or else switch off the gas.
- Once cooled, transfer it into a mixer jar.
- Add in the coconut and grind everything to a fine powder.
- Bise Bele Bath Masala Powder is ready.
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I agree with you Renu, once you start making your own masalas at home, you will find that it is a lot easier than you think. And the taste is also so much better. Bisibela bath is worth the work involved, it’s definitely a delicious treat.
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A sincere thank you for giving a truncated recipe! Most of the spice powder recipes give big bottles that are tough to finish in a limited span of time, especially when you have a small family. I am saving this up...
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We make it differently but the spice powder makes the BBB unique compared to a sambhar rice.
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Sucha flavourful masala. roasting whole spices before grinding always enhances the taste of the final masala powder.
I have never stored this spice powder as we always make it fresh. This is a wonderful condiment and bisibele bath is our favorite rice recipes.
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Homemade masalas are always more flavorful than the store bought ones. I made bisi bele bath when we did regional cuisine mega BM long time ago and loved the flavor it and also masala.
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This looks absolutely delicious! I have never made anything like this before.
The masala looks flavourful. I also prefer making everything at home. ... fresh and nice.
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Nothing compares with freshly ground spices. Roasting them first is a great way of making sure all the flavours are blended. I like the idea of making small batches and using them when needed.
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Nothing can beat the taste and aroma of homemade masala powders. I always like to have them handy. so flavorful bisi bele bath powder.
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This is very really unique helpful information. keep it up. Thank you so much!
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Nothing beats having home made spices, you know that the ingredients are fresh and you can adapt the mix to suit your palate. The recipe sounds delicious.
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I think it is the coconut that gives it that texture - looks really delicious and worth making your own.
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I love making my own masalas too and bisi bele bhaath is a firm favourite in my home. Love the colour of your masala , so vibrant and sure fragrant too.
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Aromatic home made masala will definitely give fresh taste and flavours to Bissi bella bath. That's my favourite one pot meal. I love it with fried papad.
a few months ago I went to the Indian market and could not find this masala for anything, I am still yet to make the bisi bele bath. Now that I have the ingredients I can definitely make it myself! I am sure it tastes better anyway!
We do not get here such specific ones, and yes homemade masalas are always better. Thank You
Love the colour of Bisi Bele Bath Masala Powder. I've not had the rice but planning to try out the recipe, so guess this homemade spice mixture will come in handy. Like that the recipe uses small quantities of spices therefore maintaining freshness.
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These are indeed useful and makes the food tastier, I always have this mix. Lovely share.
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Just today my girls were after me to make Bisi Bale and I wriggled out of it. I will definitely need to make this delicious masala for the girls love it.
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I love the idea of making fresh masala mixes. Using fresh whole spices and roasting them brings out all the lovely tastes and fragrances. I am certainly going to make this mix in the future.
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i love homemade masala powder, the taste and aroma of homemade blends are incomparable! Love how you have given the ingredients list just for enough masala and not a bulk quantity!!!
Yes it helps. Thank You