Nut-Free Bisi Bele Bath

Indulge in the comforting flavors of South India with this Nut-Free Bisi Bele Bath, a hearty and aromatic one-pot rice and lentil dish that's perfect for those with nut allergies. This vegetarian classic features a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, green beans, and green peas, simmered with toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) and fragrant Bisi Bele Bath powder for a rich, tangy, and subtly spiced flavor. Finished with a tempering of coconut oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies, this wholesome recipe skips the nuts but retains its authentic taste. Quick to make with a pressure cooker, it's a delightful meal for busy weekdays or cozy weekends, best served piping hot and garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy a nut-free twist on a beloved Karnataka classic that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 0.5 cup Toor dal (Pigeon pea lentils)
• 5 cups Water
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 10 pieces Green beans
• 0.5 cup Green peas (frozen)
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons Bisi bele bath powder
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10 count Curry leaves
• 2 count Dried red chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice and toor dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Dice the carrots, potatoes, and green beans into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a pressure cooker, add rice, toor dal, 5 cups of water, and the chopped vegetables. Pressure cook the mixture for 3 whistles or until cooked well. Let the pressure release naturally.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve the tamarind pulp in 1/4 cup of warm water and set aside.

Step 5

Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add the tamarind water to the rice-dal mixture. Stir in the Bisi Bele Bath powder, turmeric powder, salt, and jaggery (if using). Mix well and allow it to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

In a separate pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 7

Add curry leaves, dried red chilies, and asafoetida to the oil. Fry for about 30 seconds.

Step 8

Pour the tempering over the rice-dal mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 9

Garnish the Bisi Bele Bath with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1918.6 grams (1918.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1275

Total Fat 39.70g	51%
Saturated Fat 25.80g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 4571mg	199%
Total Carbohydrate 197.40g	72%
Dietary Fiber 31.10g	111%
Total Sugars 30.90g
Protein 39.90g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295mg	23%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2885mg	61%

*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: 27.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 60.4%