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Dal bhat. |
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Dal bhat is a traditional South Asian and staple dish
which is essentially rice (bhat) and lentil soup (dal). This is a common dish in
South Asian countries, especially Nepal. |
Generally eaten twice a day with another (usually spicy but sometime bitter or
sour) dish called tarkari which can be either vegetarian (vegetable tarkari) or
non-vegetarian, usually depending on whether the day is a celebration of some
kind.
The recipes vary by locality, ethnic group, family, as well as the season. Dal
generally contains lentils (different types are used according to taste),
tomatoes, onion, chili and ginger along with herbs and spices such as coriander,
garam masala and turmeric.
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Recipe Ingredients |
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Directions |
Dhal
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10 tbsp
mixed lentils
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2
chopped tomatoes
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1 medium
onion
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chilli,
coriander, garlic, ginger garam masala to
taste
Bhat
(this is is simply boiled or steamed rice)
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Rice
washed and stood in cold water
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Boil the
lentils with 5 cups of hot water. Once they are
soft, mash them and add the spices. In a
separate pan fry the onion, garlic, and tomato
and once done add to lentils.
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Add a handful of
coriander to the soup.
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Cook rice from
cold water. Pour dhal over the top of rice and
serve.
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