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Tavuklu Biryani
Hard 3 hr~540 kcal 7/10
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Bisi Bele Bath
A warm Karnataka rice and lentil dish with vegetables, tamarind, ghee, peanuts, and an aromatic spice blend.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~380 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Rice
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Toor dal or yellow lentils
For the vegetables
- 1 adet Carrot
- 1 adet Potato
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Peas
For the sauce
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tamarind paste
For the spice mix
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Bisi bele bath masala
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
For cooking
- 35 gr Butter
For the topping
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Peanuts
- 8 adet Curry leaves
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 2 adet Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and toor dal, soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dice the carrot and potato, and prepare the peas.
- 3
Put the rice, dal, vegetables, turmeric, salt, and 5 cups of water into a pot.
- 4
Cook the mixture for 28 minutes, until the rice and dal are completely soft.
28 min28:00 - 5
Loosen the tamarind paste and bisi bele bath masala with 0.5 cup of hot water and add it to the pot.
- 6
Fry the peanuts and curry leaves in the butter for 2 minutes, then pour over the rice.
2 min02:00 - 7
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring, until the consistency is like a thick soup, then serve with yogurt and lavash.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find toor dal, use yellow lentils, but check the texture during the last 10 minutes because they break down faster.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve bisi bele bath hot with optional yogurt, crisp lavash instead of papad, and cucumber.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
13
g protein
58
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 61%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Peanut
- Milk
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bisi Bele Bath make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Bisi Bele Bath take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Bisi Bele Bath difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bisi Bele Bath have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 58g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Bisi Bele Bath contain?
This recipe contains Peanut, Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Bisi Bele Bath belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bisi Bele Bath need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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