Bisi Bele Bath

Bisi Bele Bath

Bisi bele bhaath ( _kn. ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಭಾತ್) is a rice-based dish with its origins in the state of Karnataka, India. "Bisi-bele-bhaath" translates to "hot-lentil-rice" in the Kannada language. It is also known as "Bisi bele huliyanna". The traditional preparation of this dish is quite elaborate and involves the use of spicy masala, toor dal (a form of lentil) and vegetables. Spices like nutmeg and asafoetida, curry leaves and tamarind pulp used in its preparation contribute to the unique flavour and taste of this dish. It is served hot and sometimes eaten along with salad, papad or potato chips. This dish is commonly found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine. The masala to be used for Bisi bele bath is now available off the shelf in grocery stores of India. Ready-to-eat satchets of Bisi bele bath can also be found.

Name

The name "Bisi bele bhaath" is a Kannada phrase, which literally means "Hot Lentil Rice", as in Kannada, Bisi means hot, bele means Lentils and bhaath means a dish made of rice.

ee also

* Cuisine of Karnataka


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