How to pronounce Bisi bele bath

Bisi bele bath is written ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಬಾತ್ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /bisi beːɭe baːt̪/. In plain English letters that is BI-si BAY-lay BAATH, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Bisi bele bath?

Bisi bele bath is a rice dish of India. Where it comes from: Karnataka. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are rice, beans & tofu and vegetables. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Bisi bele bath comes from

Bisi bele bath is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Karnataka.

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