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Dal bhat

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Dal bhat is a traditional Nepalese meal consisting of lentil soup (dal) and rice (bhat). It is a staple dish in Nepal and is often served with vegetables, pickles, and sometimes meat or fish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Nepalese
Calories: 532
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Dal Lentil Soup:
  • 1 cup lentils (yellow or red lentils work well)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger grated
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
Bhat Rice:
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
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Method
 

  1. Dal (Lentil Soup):
  2. Rinse the lentils in water until the water runs clear.
  3. In a large pot, combine the lentils, water, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
  5. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  7. Bhat (Rice):
  8. Rinse the rice in water until the water runs clear.
  9. In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rice, water, and salt.
  10. Cook the rice according to the instructions for your rice cooker or on the stovetop until the rice is fluffy and cooked through.
  11. Serve the dal and bhat together with some fresh vegetables, pickles, and maybe some grilled meat or fish for a complete Nepalese meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 20gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 5mg

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