Low Fat Bisi Bele Bath

Delight in the comforting flavors of traditional South Indian cuisine with this Low Fat Bisi Bele Bath recipe, a wholesome and lighter twist on a beloved classic. This one-pot wonder combines hearty white rice and protein-packed toor dal with an array of vibrant vegetables like carrots, green beans, and bell peppers. Infused with tangy tamarind, aromatic Bisi Bele Bath powder, and a tempered blend of mustard seeds and curry leaves, every spoonful delivers a burst of rich, authentic flavor. Made with just 2 teaspoons of oil, this dish retains all the essence of the original while keeping the fat content in check. Perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal, it pairs wonderfully with crunchy poppadums or cooling raita, making it a nutritious and crowd-pleasing option for lunch or dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 0.5 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup green beans, chopped
• 0.5 cup green peas
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bath powder
• 6 cups water
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 10 whole cashew nuts
• 2 teaspoons oil (light cooking oil or olive oil)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice and toor dal separately and soak them in water for 20 minutes.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice, toor dal, chopped carrots, green beans, peas, potato, bell pepper, and 4 cups of water. Add salt, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the rice and dal are soft.

Step 3

While the rice and dal are cooking, heat a pan over medium flame and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves, chopped onion, and sauté until the onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook until it becomes soft. Stir in the Bisi Bele Bath powder and mix well.

Step 5

Add the tamarind paste to the cooked tomato mixture and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 6

Open the pressure cooker once the pressure releases naturally and add the tomato-spice-tamarind mixture into it. Mix well, adding 2 more cups of water to reach the desired consistency.

Step 7

In the same pan, add the remaining teaspoon of oil. Fry cashew nuts until golden brown. Pour this over the Bisi Bele Bath in the pressure cooker.

Step 8

Bring the entire mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt as needed.

Step 9

Serve hot with a side of poppadums or raita.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2589.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234.4

Total Fat 22.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4006.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 394.9mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 4098.2mg	0%

*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: 15.7%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 70.5%