MTR Bisibelebath Masala is the authentic Karnataka spice blend for bisi bele bath — the beloved hot lentil-rice dish from Bangalore. MTR literally wrote the recipe: the brand began as a Bangalore restaurant, and this blend delivers the same tangy, spicy, aromatic flavor at home. Just cook rice, toor dal and vegetables, stir in the masala and a little tamarind.

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