It is preferred to use dal that has been soaked well for cooking. Soak dal at least for 30 mins in hot water. I usually soak it overnight as it is convenient.
Chop the veggies, have the ingredients ready before starting the IP.
Turn IP on saute mode - Add ghee or coconut oil. Add curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin, urad dal, red chilies and allow it splutter. Add a pinch of hing or asafoetida. Add tomatoes immediately and let it turn soft.
Next, add turmeric powder, bisi bele bath powder. Saute once and then add soaked dal and veggies. Add water, salt, a little jaggery and turn off saute mode and pressure cook for 10 mins. If the dal is not soaked already, then pressure cook for 15-20 mins.
Allow the pressure to release naturally. In the meantime, rinse poha under running water and set aside.
Turn IP on saute mode again, bell peppers, add poha and water based on the consistency you like. Adjust the spices and salt. If you like the dish spicer add red chilli powder. Bring the dish to a quick boil and turn off the IP.
The longer the dish sits, the thicker it gets so add water accordingly. Poha bisi bele bath tastes best when serve hot
Serve hot immediately topped with boondi or sev along with raita.