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Bisi Bele Bhaat

5/5 from 2 Customers
£0.50
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Bisi bele bhaat is a spicy rice and lentil dish from Hyderabad in the south of India. Made from vegetables, rice and split yellow peas all cooked together, it’s cheap, easy to make and a fantastic spicy alternative to risotto.

Bisi bele bhaat is a spicy rice and lentil dish from Hyderabad in the south of India. Made from vegetables, rice and split yellow peas all cooked together, it’s cheap, easy to make and a fantastic spicy alternative to risotto.

Which Legend Book?: Curry Legend Veggie Table
Haldi Needed: 2
Mirchi Needed: 0.5
Jeera Needed: 2
Methi Needed: 3
Page Number: 116
Goes great with...: Injipuli (p214) and yogurt
Also works a treat with...: Parsnips in place of the carrots and kale in place of the beans for a wintery version
Serves: 4
Serves: 4
Heat Rating: 2/5
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
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Description

Bisi bele bhaat is a spicy rice and lentil dish from Hyderabad in the south of India. Made from vegetables, rice and split yellow peas all cooked together, it’s cheap, easy to make and a fantastic spicy alternative to risotto.

Shopping List
  • 2 medium carrots - peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 125g green beans - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tomatoes - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves of garlic - thinly sliced
  • 10g bunch of coriander - finely chopped
  • 150g basmati or standard long grain rice
  • 100g yellow split peas
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut

Product Rating (2):

5/5

Great dish, served with Goan Brinjal and Cauliflower (& Mushroom) Caldine.

Looks like a fabulous veggie feast, Linda!

5/5

You had me at "spicy rice"! This wonderfully flavoursome dish made a delicious lunch. Fantastic use of lentils and veg so not only does it taste great it feels super good for me too

Glad you enjoyed this brilliant Bisi Bele Bhaat!

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