Avalakki Bisibelebath

Ingredients :  

• Avalakki / Poha- 2 ½ cups
• Moong dhal-  2 cups
• Turmeric -  ¼ tsp
• Tamarind Pulp - 1 cup
• Bisi Bele Bath Powder - ½ cup
• Tomato - 3
• Salt to taste
• Green chillies - 3

For seasoning : 

• Mustard -  ½ tsp
• Oil  - 4-5 tsp
• Red chillies -3-4
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

For Raitha :

• Curd - 1/4 ltr
• Onion - 2 chopped 
• Tomato - chopped
• Coriender leaves - 1 fistful
• Green chillies - 2
• Salt to taste

Method : 

1. Wash avalakki / poha in water , drain it.Sprinkle 1/4 cup of water and soak it for 30 minutes.Cook dal in a pressure cooker.
2. In a kadai, heat oil for seasoning , add mustard seeds,asafoetida, red chillies,turmeric,chopped tomatoes then reduce the flame, add cooked avalakki , cooked moong dal,salt,tamarind juice and bisi bele bath powder and mix well.
3. Add water to adjust consistency , again mix well and boil for few 2-3 minutes.The consistency of bisibelebath should not be thick.

  Raitha Preparation :

1. In a bowl,add curd , finely chopped onions, tomato,green chillies,coriender leaves and salt.Mix well.Add seasoning.

Serve hot bisi bele bath with raitha, khara boondi.Add ghee on top if required.