Bisibelabath Powder ~ Day 66

A spicy and aromatic powder used to make the famous Karnataka dish called Bisebelabath. Bisibelabath is a mix of rice, lentil and vegetables cooked in tamarind juice and seasoned with this spice blend.  

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Preparation time: 10 minutes

Yields: 1/2 cup (for making 2 cups of rice)

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Ingredients:

• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
• Chana dal - 2 tsp
• Urad dal - 2 tsp
• Red chilies - 4
• Byadigi chilies -4
• Black pepper - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Poppy seeds - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1/2 stick
• Cloves - 4
• Cardamom - 2
• Marathi moggu (Tapok buds) - 2, optional
• Mace - 1, optional
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Desiccated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Ghee - 2 tsp

Method: 

1. Roast the chana dal and urad dal in a small skillet till golden brown. Transfer into a bowl.
2. Heat ghee in a small skillet.  Add the desiccated coconut and fry till golden brown over low heat. Transfer it into a bowl.
3. Heat 1 tsp ghee in the same skillet and roast rest of the ingredients over low heat until aromatic, about 1 to 2 minutes. Let it cool completely.
4. Grind into fine powder along with chana dal, urad dal and coconut.
5. Use immediately.  If not, store in the refrigerator for later use.