Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowNepali · dinnerDal BhatDal bhat is Nepal's national dish of soupy lentils served with rice and various accompaniments, a filling and usually vegetarian meal.total45 minprep45 minservings4Original recipe on worldtravelfamily.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Dal Bhat to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredients Print photoAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servingsred lentils (masoor dal), mixed lentils, green or brown lentils, We use mixed here.flavourless oil such as rapeseed or grapeseedonion, finely choppedcrushed garlicfresh ginger, mincedblack mustard seeds, popped in oilcardamom powderturmeric powder, or fresh if you have itcumin seedscoriander seedwhole peppercornsClovesfinely chopped tomatoesbutter or ghee (optional, omit for vegan)coriander leaf and/or green onion or chives, chopped, for garnishWatersea salt (Himalayan pink salt would be extra authentic)pepper to tastebasmati, or other, riceIndian chutney, curd, a green vegetable or pickle to serveStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Cook the lentils in water until soft, making a thin soup, not a thick curry.2Step 2: In a pan, heat the oil and pop the black mustard seeds in it.3Step 3: Add the finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, and minced ginger, and cook them out properly.4Step 4: Add the spices: cardamom powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander seed, whole peppercorns, and cloves. Grind most of the spices in a blender for better flavour and colour if you like.5Step 5: Cook the spices out properly, lowering the heat and taking a little longer to avoid a bland dish that tastes like raw spices.6Step 6: Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.7Step 7: Add the cooked lentils and enough water to make a thin soup. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.8Step 8: Stir in butter or ghee if using, and simmer gently.9Step 9: Garnish with chopped coriander leaf and/or green onion or chives.10Step 10: Serve the dal in its own separate bowl, never poured over the rice, with boiled or steamed rice and accompaniments like Indian chutney, curd, a green vegetable, or pickle.getsaucepan.com/r/5bb71c97-edcd-451e-a43c-467c2de371a7 · Original: https://worldtravelfamily.com/dal-bhat-recipe/
