Instant Pot Bisi-Bela-Huli-Anna (Spiced Tamarind Lentil Rice)

Instant Pot Bisi-Bela-Huli-Anna (Spiced Tamarind Lentil Rice)

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Discover the flavors of Karnataka with Instant Pot Bisi-Bela-Huli-Anna, a nutritious South Indian main dish combining lentils, tamarind, and rice. Perfect for busy days!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, such as basmati (I typically use white basmati, feel free to sub with millets or brown rice)
  • 1/2 cup toor dal (plus a pinch of turmeric powder)
  • 1 small lime sized Tamarind pulp (soak in warm water)
  • 3 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp toor dal or toor and chana dal, combined
  • 3 tbsp coriander seeds/dhania + 1 tsp fenugreek
  • 2 inch piece cinnamon stick + 5 cloves (cinnamon and cloves are a must in this recipe)
  • 1 pinch kalpasi (optional ; See notes)
  • 3-4 pieces marati moggu (optional; see notes)
  • 1/2 cup fresh/frozen, thawed coconut
  • 8-10 dry red chilies (use less or substitute with kashmiri chilies for less heat)
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Hing
  • 1/4 cup raw or dry roasted peanuts
  • 1-2 dry red chilies
  • 3 tbsp ghee or ghee+oil mixed
  • 2 cups assorted, chopped vegetables (Almost any vegetable can be used (except maybe broccoli))

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