How long does Bisi Bele Bath take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bisi Bele Bath serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bisi Bele Bath vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Bisi Bele Bath spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bisi Bele Bath?

1 cup Toor Dal, ¾ cup Raw Rice, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 8 Byadgi Red Chilli, 4 Cloves, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bisi Bele Bath?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Bisi Bele Bath?

About 603 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bisi Bele Bath

Name: Bisi Bele Bath
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 8 Byadgi Red Chilli; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 tsp Chana Dal; 3 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 tsp Cumin; 2 inch Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Tamarind; 1 cup Toor Dal; ¾ cup Raw Rice; 6 cup Water; 2 tsp Oil; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Tomato; 1 Drumstick; 5 Beans; 1 Carrot; 1 cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; As Needed Salt; 3 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Cashew (half); 1 pinch Asafoetida; 10 Curry leaves; 2 tsp Jaggery

50 min
mild
Serves 4
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Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Karnataka bisi bele bath: toor dal and rice mashed with tamarind, vegetables and a roasted Byadgi chilli masala. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, with video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

28 items

4 people

Byadgi Red Chilli8
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
Coriander Seeds3 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Cloves4
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Tamarind1 tbsp
Toor Dal1 cup
Raw Rice¾ cup
Water7 cup
Oil2 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Tomato2
Drumstick1
Beans5
Carrot1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
SaltAs Needed
Ghee3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Cashew (half)10
Asafoetida1 pinch
Curry leaves10
Jaggery2 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	603kcal	2412kcal
Protein	20g	79g
Carbohydrate	92g	367g
Fat	21g	83g
Fibre	20g	78g
Sugar	10g	42g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Dry roast all the ingredients under Bisi Bele Bath masala until aromatic and grind it into a powder using a mixer grinder.
Byadgi Red ChilliUrad Dal (split)Chana DalCoriander SeedsFenugreek SeedsCuminCinnamonClovesCoconut (Grated)
2
Soak tamarind in warm water and extract tamarind juice.
Tamarind
3
Cook the washed Toor Dal and Rice in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles with 6 cups of water.
Toor DalRaw RiceWater
4
In a Kadai, heat 2 tsp of oil, add the shallots and saute until they are translucent. Add the chopped vegetables to the same Kadai and stir fry for 2 minutes.
OilSmall Onion (Shallots)TomatoDrumstickBeansCarrot
5
Add 1 Cup of Water and cook the vegetables for 7 mins.
Water
6
Add tamarind juice to the cooked vegetables and continue to cook for another 2 mins. Add turmeric powder, salt and 4 tbsp of prepared bisi bele bath masala, jaggery. Mix well and remove from heat.
Turmeric PowderSalt
7
In another pan, add 3 tbsp of ghee and add the tempering ingredients. Roast until the cashews are golden brown.
GheeMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCashew (half)AsafoetidaCurry leaves
8
Mash the dal and Rice mixture and add the cooked vegetable mixture. Cook for 5 mins till the water is absorbed and Bisebelabath reaches the desired consistency.
Jaggery
9
Add the tempering to the cooked bisi bele bath and mix well. Serve the Bisebelabath hot with Potato Chips or Vadagam.

Before you start

How long does Bisi Bele Bath take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bisi Bele Bath serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bisi Bele Bath vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bisi Bele Bath spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bisi Bele Bath?: 1 cup Toor Dal, ¾ cup Raw Rice, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 8 Byadgi Red Chilli, 4 Cloves, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bisi Bele Bath?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Bisi Bele Bath?: About 603 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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suba shree balakrishnanJune 2024
it came out soo good… so fulfilling taste… thanks for the recipe☺️
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KowshikaDecember 2024
I didn’t expect that it will turn out perfectly. Thank you so much Cookd team.