Sugar-Free Bisi Bele Bath

Discover the rich and wholesome flavors of **Sugar-Free Bisi Bele Bath**, a healthy twist on the traditional South Indian comfort food. This hearty one-pot dish combines soft-cooked rice and protein-packed toor dal with a medley of vegetables, tangy tamarind, and aromatic spices from Bisi Bele Bath powder. The recipe skips refined sugar while preserving the dish's authentic tang and warmth, making it a guilt-free delight. A finishing touch of golden-fried cashews in aromatic ghee adds a nutty crunch and irresistible aroma. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, filling, and packed with nutrients. Serve it hot with a dollop of ghee or a side of crunchy papad for a soul-soothing meal that’ll transport you straight to South India!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 0.5 cup Toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 10 units Curry leaves
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes), chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 3 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bath powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 6 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 10 units Cashew nuts

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice and toor dal in water until the water runs clear. Soak them together in enough water for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the soaked rice and dal, then cook them in a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water for 3 whistles or until soft and mushy.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 4

Add curry leaves and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.

Step 6

Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the tamarind pulp and 2 cups of water, then bring it to a boil.

Step 8

Stir in the Bisi Bele Bath powder and salt, then let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook through.

Step 9

Add the cooked rice and dal mixture into the pot and mix well to combine all ingredients.

Step 10

Cook the mixture on low-medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until everything is well incorporated and has a thick, porridge-like consistency.

Step 11

In a small pan, heat ghee and add asafoetida along with cashew nuts. Fry until the nuts are golden brown.

Step 12

Pour the ghee and cashew mixture over the Bisi Bele Bath and mix well.

Step 13

Serve hot, garnished with additional ghee, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2648.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1614.9

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 4588.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 47.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 416.9mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 4000.0mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 58.1%