Dal Bhat Tarkari

Nepal's national dish — lentil soup, steamed rice and seasonal vegetables. Simple, nutritious and eaten twice a day by most Nepalis.

Ingredients

• 12 cups red lentils (masoor dal)
• 22 cups basmati rice
• 32 tbsp ghee
• 41 tsp turmeric
• 51 tsp cumin seeds
• 62 garlic cloves, minced
• 71 tsp ginger, grated
• 8Salt to taste
• 9Fresh coriander
• 10Seasonal vegetables (spinach, potato, cauliflower)

Method

1. 1

   Wash lentils and rice separately until water runs clear.

2. 2

   Boil lentils with turmeric and salt until soft (20–25 min).

3. 3

   In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, garlic and ginger. Fry 1 min.

4. 4

   Pour the tempered oil (tarka) into the cooked lentils. Stir.

5. 5

   Cook rice in separate pot with 1:2 ratio water. Steam until fluffy.

6. 6

   Stir-fry vegetables with salt, cumin and turmeric until tender.

7. 7

   Serve dal over rice with vegetables on the side.