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About this Recipe
The rice dish made using Bisi Bele Bath Powder is steaming hot, spicy and very satiating. The secret for making it is to make the masala fresh at home. These days, ready made powder is readily available in the grocery stores. However, I recommend that if you make this Powder at home then the Bhat would taste way delicious than you expect! The authentic recipe of Bisi Bele Bath Powder recommends the usage of ‘Marathi Moggu’ or ‘kapok buds‘. These are clove like spices with a musky aroma and gives an authentic taste to the masala. These are easily available in the stores in Karnataka but I am not sure if I have seen them anywhere else. You can order them online if these are not available or replace it with cloves. It’s always great to make this powdered bhat mix and keep it ready in your house so that you can whip up a delicious bowl of bhat in no time at all. This Bisi Bele Bath Powder is,
FreshEasy to makeMade with few everyday ingredientsBetter than the store bought one
Ingredients to be used
Dal – We will use Dal to make this powder, which will be lightly roasted before grinding it. For this spice powder, we will use Chana Dal and Urad Dal. Spices – When it comes to spices, we will require coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, cinnamon, green cardamom, mace, marathi moggu, black peppercorns and poppy seeds. If you can’t find Marathi Moggu, you can substitute it with cloves in this recipe. Chillies – For preparing this Powder Recipe, we also use two types of chilies. Byadgi chilies and Guntur chilies. Byadgi chilies grant a nice deep red color to the masala whereas the Guntur chilies make the masala spicy. You may use these chillies as per your preference and balance the spiciness. Coconut – Dry Coconut is also used, that gives it that South Indian touch as well as flavour. Curry Leaves – I love the taste curry leaves adds to this powder. Curry Leaves is an essential ingredient in everyday South Indian cooking and thus here also it is a main ingredient. Also use fresh Curry Leaves for the best flavour. Hing – This is optional, but adds a nice flavour. If you want to make this powder gluten free, you can avoid adding it.
Step By Step Recipe
Dry roast both the chilies till slightly aromatic. Remove from the pan. Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds till slightly browned and aromatic. Remove from the pan. Dry roast chana dal and urad dal till slightly browned. Remove from the pan. Dry roast cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, mace, marathi moggu and black peppercorns till slightly aromatic. Remove from the pan. Dry roast poppy seeds till slightly browned. Remove from the pan. Dry roast coconut till slightly browned. Remove from the pan. Add all the ingredients in a blender and make a fine powder.
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Storage Suggestions
I love South Indian Bisi Bele Bath! This is why whenever I get some free time, this powder is prepared at home and stored it in an airtight container. It last for about 2 months. You can even freeze it and it will last for months. You might also like: Andhra Style Peanut Chutney Powder Chinese 5 spice Powder
