🇳🇵 Nepal recipe
Dal Bhat
Dal bhat is the soul of Nepali cuisine and the meal that fuels the nation. Eaten twice daily by most Nepalis, this harmonious combination of steamed rice and spiced lentil soup is served alongside tarkari (vegetable curry), achar (pickle), and saag (greens). The saying goes: 'Dal bhat power, twenty-four hour' -- a testament to its nourishing, sustaining nature.
Prep20 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow lentils (moong dal), washed and drained
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 dried red chilies, whole
- 8-10 fresh curry leaves
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water for dal
- Juice of half a lemon
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 68 g
- Fat
- 9 g
