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Nepal · Nepalese
Dal Bhat
A Nepali lentil soup served with rice, vegetables and mild spices.
- Nepalese
- 50 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Classic
A Nepali lentil soup served with rice, vegetables and mild spices.
The classic recipe is naturally vegan in this batch.
This version
- Classic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 260gsplit red lentils
- 300gwhite rice
- 160gspinach, chopped
- 140gcarrot, diced
- 120gonion, chopped
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 3gground turmeric
- 22mlneutral oil
- 1100mlwater
- 7gfine salt
Cooking method
Pot
- Cook rice
Cook rice in part of the water until tender and reserve warm.
- Build dal
Cook onion and garlic in oil, add lentils, turmeric, salt and remaining water.
- Add vegetables
Add carrot and spinach and simmer until lentils are soft and soup is creamy.
- Serve
Serve hot lentil soup with rice on the side.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use brown rice?
Yes, but it requires a longer cooking time and more liquid.
How thick should dal bhat be?
The dal should be spoonable and creamy, not overly thick.
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