Paleo Bisi Bele Bath

Transform your favorite South Indian comfort food into a wholesome, guilt-free delight with this Paleo Bisi Bele Bath recipe! This grain-free version swaps traditional rice for low-carb cauliflower rice, offering a health-conscious twist without sacrificing the iconic flavors of the classic dish. Packed with the goodness of fresh vegetables like carrots, green beans, and peas, and infused with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and Bisi Bele Bath powder, this dish is bursting with bold, authentic flavors. A hint of tangy tamarind and a topping of golden roasted cashews complete this hearty, paleo-friendly meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is sure to become a staple in your clean eating routine.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 100 grams french beans
• 100 grams green peas
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bath powder
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
• 10 whole cashews

Directions

Step 1

Cut the cauliflower into small florets and pulse them in a food processor until the texture resembles rice.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 3

Add cumin seeds and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 5

Add ginger garlic paste and stir for another minute.

Step 6

Stir in diced carrot, chopped french beans, and green peas. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 7

Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens.

Step 8

Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

Step 9

Add Bisi Bele Bath powder and stir to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 10

Pour in the tamarind paste and water. Add salt and bring to a boil.

Step 11

Once boiling, stir in the cauliflower rice and mix well.

Step 12

Lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower and vegetables are tender.

Step 13

In a small pan, dry roast the cashews until golden brown and set aside.

Step 14

Garnish the finished Bisi Bele Bath with roasted cashews and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 15

Serve hot and enjoy your Paleo-friendly Bisi Bele Bath!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1483.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	899.0

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4759.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 434.7mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3539.0mg	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: 39.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 48.2%