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Bisi Bele Bath (Spiced Rice & Lentil)

Name: Bisi Bele Bath (Spiced Rice & Lentil)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Karnataka
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown rice; 1/2 cup Toor dal; 1 cup Mixed vegetables (beans, carrot, peas); 3 tbsp Bisi bele bath powder; 1 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Ghee; 8-10 Cashews; 10 Curry leaves

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Cook brown rice and toor dal together until soft (pressure cook 5-6 whistles).
2
Cook mixed vegetables separately until tender.
3
Mix rice-dal, vegetables, bisi bele bath powder, and tamarind paste.
4
Add water to desired consistency. Simmer 10 min.
5
Temper with ghee, cashews, and curry leaves. Serve with boondi raita.

*Pro Tips

1
The dish should be mushy and well-mixed — not like separate rice and dal
2
Homemade bisi bele bath powder makes all the difference

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Using brown rice instead of white significantly lowers the GI. Toor dal adds protein and fiber. A complete one-pot Karnataka meal.

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