{"id":"recipe_3f554fe04a","slug":"bisi-bele-bath","title":"Bisi Bele Bath","description":"A comforting, spicy, and tangy one-pot meal from Karnataka made with rice, lentils, and mixed vegetables, flavored with a unique homemade spice blend and ghee.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup Sona Masuri rice","name":"Rice","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"Sona Masuri","notes":"washed","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup Toor Dal","name":"Toor Dal","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"washed","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas)","name":"Peas","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped","notes":"Fresh or frozen","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 tbsp Bisi Bele Bath powder","name":"Bisi Bele Bath Powder","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Aromatic spice blend","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp Tamarind paste","name":"Tamarind Paste","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"diluted in 1/2 cup water","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp Jaggery","name":"Jaggery","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powdered or grated","notes":"to balance tanginess","group":"Flavoring","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tbsp Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"melted","notes":"Clarified butter","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp Mustard seeds","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"black mustard seeds","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"10-12 Curry leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"one sprig","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp Cashews or Peanuts","name":"Peanuts","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"whole","notes":"roasted in ghee","group":"Tempering","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the rice and toor dal together and add them to a pressure cooker along with the mixed vegetables, a pinch of salt, and 4 cups of water.","group":"Cooking Rice and Lentils","title":"Wash the rice and toor dal together","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice and Lentils"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles until both rice and dal are very soft and slightly mushy. Once the pressure releases, mash them slightly with a ladle.","group":"Cooking Rice and Lentils","title":"Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice and Lentils"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate large pot, add the tamarind extract, Bisi Bele Bath powder, jaggery, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until the raw smell of tamarind goes away.","group":"Flavor Base","title":"Add the tamarind extract, Bisi Bele Bath powder, jaggery, and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Flavor Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the cooked rice, dal, and vegetable mixture to the tamarind base. Mix well, adding more hot water if needed to reach a thick, pourable consistency. Simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.","group":"Combining","title":"Add the cooked rice, dal, and vegetable mixture","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"For the tempering: Heat ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and cashews (or peanuts). Fry until golden brown.","group":"Tempering","title":"For the tempering","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the tempering over the Bisi Bele Bath. Mix gently and serve hot with papad or potato chips.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Pour the tempering","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"}],"notes":"Always use a good quality Bisi Bele Bath powder for the authentic taste. Adding a small piece of jaggery balances the tanginess of the tamarind and the heat from the spices.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Kannada","South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["pressureCook","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["pressure cooker","large pot","small tempering pan","ladle"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","gluten_free","mediterranean"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","mustard"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The rice and dal can be pressure cooked in advance. Reheat with water and add the spice base fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. It will thicken significantly as it cools.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of hot water and a bit of ghee before reheating on the stove or microwave."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3f554fe04a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=15fdf249-4220-4a48-85a1-ffd610894264","imageAlt":"Bisi Bele Bath — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["rice","lentils","one pot","karnataka","spicy","vegetarian","gluten free","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bisi Bele Bath","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:08:31.388Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:08:31.388Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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