Bisibele Bhath

For making the masala powder: 1)Roast all the ingredients in little oil, till good smell comes. Add dry coconut and fry for another minute. Grind it and store in a air tight container.

For making Bisibele Bhath: 1)Cook diced potatoes (don`t overcook).

Pressure cook red gram/toor dhal by adding turmeric powder.

Cook rice separately and allow it to cool.

Soak tamarind in water for sometime and then extract the juice.

Heat oil in a pan.

Add little bisibele bhath masala powder.

Add onions and fry them till translucent.

Add tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add peas, cooked potatoes and cooked dal.

Add remaining masala powder, tamarind juice and about 1 cup of water and bring it to boil.

Add salt and chilly powder as required.

While boiling, add cooked rice and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and fresh grated coconut.

Pour little ghee on top.

:- Serve hot.