Bisi Bele Bath

Transport your taste buds straight to Karnataka with this authentic Bisi Bele Bath recipe, a delectable South Indian one-pot comfort dish that's brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a hearty combination of rice, toor dal, and tender mixed vegetables, this dish is elevated with tangy tamarind pulp and a generous dose of aromatic Bisi Bele Bath powder, creating the perfect balance of spice and tang. A tempering of fragrant ghee, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida adds depth, while golden cashew nuts provide a delightful crunch. Traditionally served hot with a dollop of ghee and paired with crispy papad or cooling raita, this protein-packed and nutrient-rich dish is the ultimate soul-satisfying meal. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 0.5 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 1 cup Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, potato, peas, etc.)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 3 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bath powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 10 pieces Cashew nuts
• 5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice and toor dal thoroughly in water until the water runs clear. Drain and set them aside.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, add the rice, toor dal, diced mixed vegetables, and water. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until everything is cooked soft.

Step 3

While the rice and dal are cooking, soak the tamarind in 1/4 cup of warm water for 10 minutes and extract the pulp. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5

Add curry leaves and asafoetida to the pan, followed by chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

Step 6

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Stir in the turmeric powder, Bisi Bele Bath powder, and salt.

Step 7

Pour in the tamarind pulp and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Step 8

Once the pressure releases from the cooker, open and mash the rice, dal, and vegetables slightly for a thicker consistency.

Step 9

Add the cooked mixture from the pressure cooker into the pan with the tamarind and spice blend. Mix everything well and let it simmer together for another 5-10 minutes, adjusting the water consistency as needed.

Step 10

In a small pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of ghee and fry the cashew nuts until golden. Add them to the Bisi Bele Bath as a garnish.

Step 11

Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on top, accompanied by papad or raita.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2056.6 grams (2056.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1435

Total Fat 55.70g	71%
Saturated Fat 29.60g	148%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 4501mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 202.00g	73%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 41.90g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355mg	27%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2975mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.0%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 54.8%