Dal Bhat
Dal Bhat is a traditional Nepali dish that is common throughout the Himalayan region. Served to trekkers and locals alike this staple dish is perfect for keeping you fueled up all day. Our dal bhat recipe is vegetarian and can easily be vegan without ghee.
- Time: 55 min
- Servings: 4
Source: World Travel Chef
Ingredients
- red lentils , mixed lentils, green or brown lentils. We use mixed here
- tablespoon oil
- medium onion, finely chopped
- head of garlic, crushed
- tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- teaspoon black mustard seeds, popped in oil
- teaspoon cardamom powder
- teaspoon turmeric powder, or fresh if you have it
- teaspoon cumin seeds
- teaspoon coriander seed
- peppercorns whole
- medium tomato, finely chopped
- tablespoon butter or ghee
- tablespoons coriander leaf and/or green onion or chives, chopped, for garnish
- litres of Water
- teaspoon of sea salt
- pepper to taste
- basmati, or other, rice
- Indian chutney, curd, a green vegetable or pickle to serve