Dal bhat
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.
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
Instructions
- Dal (Lentil Soup):
- Rinse the lentils in water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, combine the lentils, water, onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder.
- 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.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Bhat (Rice):
- Rinse the rice in water until the water runs clear.
- In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rice, water, and salt.
- Cook the rice according to the instructions for your rice cooker or on the stovetop until the rice is fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve the dal and bhat together with some fresh vegetables, pickles, and maybe some grilled meat or fish for a complete Nepalese meal. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 108g (36%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 35mg (2%)Potassium: 719mg (21%)Fiber: 17g (71%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 282IU (6%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 88mg (9%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
