Ingredients

• Avalakki -1 cup
• Moong dal - 1/2 cup
• Onion - 1
• Peanuts - 2 tbsp
• Tamarind extract - 1 tbsp
• Jaggery - 1/2 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tsp
• For Masala:
• Channa dal - 1 tbsp
• Urad dal - 1 tbsp
• Coriander seeds - 1.25 tbsp
• Methi seeds - 1.5 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Cinnamon - 1 stick
• Cloves - 1
• Red chillies - 5
• Dry coconut - 1/2 cup
• Oil - 1/2 tsp

How to Make Avalakki Bisi Bele Bath

• Dry roast channa dhal and urad dhal.
• Heat oil in the pan and fry asafoetida, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds and red chillies.
• Fry the dry coconut separately.
• Make a powder of all the fried items except the dry coconut. Add the dry coconut to the powder and grind again.
• Cook the moong dal and peanuts with a little water and turmeric powder.
• When the moong dhal is 3/4 th cooked add tamarind extract and jaggery.
• Add the powdered masala and mix. Add water and let boil.
• Wash avalakki and add to the dhal.
• For seasoning:
• Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves and chopped onions and pour into the dal.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.