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InstantPot Bisi Bele Bath

A hearty and vegetable-filled rice and lentil dish
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: bisi bele bath, instantpot recipes
Servings: 10
Author: Anaga

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup curry leaves
  • Pinch asafetida
  • 1 cup toor dal
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 5 tbsp sambar powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh or desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup onion
  • 4 small potatoes
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups green beans
  • 1-2 tbsp salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Cut all of your vegetables into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
  • Combine the coconut, tomato puree, and sambar powder in a blender and blend until smooth. Add a little water to loosen up the mixture if needed.
  • Press sauté mode on your InstantPot and add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they start to pop, add in the cumin, curry leaves, and asafetida.
  • Add in the vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add the washed dal and rice
  • Add the blended masala and 6 cups of water.
  • Lock the lid in place and pressure cook for 7 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes before releasing the valve.
  • Mix in ghee and serve with raita. Enjoy!