Low Fat Bisi Bele Bath
Transform your traditional South Indian comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence with this Low Fat Bisi Bele Bath recipe! Packed with wholesome white rice, protein-rich toor dal, and an array of vibrant vegetables like carrots, green beans, and bell peppers, this low-fat version of the beloved Karnataka dish is perfect for health-conscious foodies. Flavored with aromatic Bisi Bele Bath powder, tangy tamarind paste, and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and golden cashews, every bite is a celebration of bold, authentic flavors. With minimal oil and a quick prep time, this one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it steaming hot with crunchy poppadums or creamy raita for the ultimate comfort food experience that's both nutritious and satisfying! Perfect keywords: low-fat recipes, South Indian dishes, healthy Bisi Bele Bath recipe, vegan-friendly meals, one-pot pressure cooker recipes.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse the rice and toor dal separately and soak them in water for 20 minutes.
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.
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.
Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook until it becomes soft. Stir in the Bisi Bele Bath powder and mix well.
Add the tamarind paste to the cooked tomato mixture and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
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.
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.
Bring the entire mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt as needed.
Serve hot with a side of poppadums or raita.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4006 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.9 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 4098 mg | 87% | |
*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.
