High Protein Bisi Bele Bath
Elevate the traditional South Indian favorite with this **High Protein Bisi Bele Bath**, a hearty and wholesome dish that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. This recipe combines **brown rice** and **quinoa** with protein-packed legumes like **toor dal** and **chana dal**, making it a nutrient-dense twist on the classic. Enriched with a medley of vibrant **mixed vegetables**, aromatic **Bisi Bele Bath powder**, and tangy **tamarind paste**, every bite bursts with authentic flavors and a satisfying balance of spices. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or treating guests to a nourishing feast, this comforting one-pot dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh **coriander leaves**, it’s best served piping hot alongside crisp papadums or cooling raita. Perfect for a high-protein vegetarian meal, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 0.5 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 0.25 cup Chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 2 cups Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato)
- 1 large, chopped Onion
- 1 large, chopped Tomato
- 2 tablespoons Bisi Bele Bath powder
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 0.25 cup Peanuts
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander leaves
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice, quinoa, toor dal, and chana dal together under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them for 30 minutes and then drain.
In a large pressure cooker, add the soaked brown rice, quinoa, toor dal, and chana dal. Pour in 4 cups of water, and add turmeric powder and salt. Close the lid and cook for 4 whistles over medium heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
While the grains and dals are cooking, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add peanuts and saute until golden.
Add chopped onion and saute until they turn translucent. Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
Add the mixed vegetables and curry leaves to the pan. Pour in 2 cups of water and cover the pan. Let the vegetables cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
Add Bisi Bele Bath powder, tamarind paste, and the cooked rice-dal mixture to the pan. Mix well to combine.
Simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
Check for seasoning and add more salt if required.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Serve hot with papadums or raita for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5309 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.3 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.8 g | 189% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4471 mg | 95% | |
*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.
