Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 190 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Toor dal | 170 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Carrot, diced | 100 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Green beans, sliced | 90 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Tamarind pulp | 18 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Coriander seeds | 6 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fenugreek seeds | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 7 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1650 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice and toor dal until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 20 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pot; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric just until fragrant.
- Add the drained grains and the prepared diced carrot, sliced green beans, tamarind pulp, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds; turn them through the spiced fat for one minute.
- Pour in the water, add the rock salt, and bring to a lively boil; lower the heat and cook covered for 30–35 minutes.
- Stir and lightly press the grains to a cohesive, spoon-soft texture; rest covered for five minutes before serving warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Karnataka bisi bele bath tradition)
Bisi Bele Bath is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm with a little extra ghee. Pitta: favor coriander or fennel and keep pungent seasoning mild. Kapha: use a lighter portion and sharpen gently with dry ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Bisi Bele Bath
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (566g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 73 kcal | 412 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 13.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.0 g | 73.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 7.6 g |
| Calcium | 21.7 mg | 123.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.06 mg | 6.03 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.8 mg | 117.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43.7 mg | 247.5 mg |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 860 mg |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 533 mg |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 0.66 mg |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 1.53 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 11.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 47.3 µg | 268.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 13.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.68 mg | 3.85 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.28 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 69.0 µg | 391.0 µg |
| Choline | 2.0 mg | 11.1 mg |
