As some parts of the country wake up to foggy mornings and chilly winds, nothing can bring comfort better than a piping hot bowl of bisi bele bhaat. This spicy dish, packed with flavour, brings together rice, lentils and vegetables. While the use of spices such as nutmeg elevate the dish, tamarind creates a play of tangy and sour flavours on the palate. Bisi bele bhaat is believed to have been originated in the Mysore Palace nearly a century ago, and it continues to spell warmth for people around the country.