TASTY DAL BHAT दालभात | COOKING in a NEPALI HOTEL KITCHEN

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are often more affordable and cook faster.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: sunflower oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Sunflower oil is a neutral alternative.

vegetable curry

🥗Healthier: stir-fried vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often less expensive and convenient.

Start by heating oil in a pan.

Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and baby potatoes to the pan.

Stir in ginger-garlic paste and spices to create a gravy.

Prepare the vegetable curry by adding assorted vegetables and spices to the pan.

Cook lentils separately until tender.

Prepare rice, specifically basmati rice, by boiling it until fluffy.

Mix the lentils with spices and serve alongside the rice and vegetable curry.

Prepare pickles from fermented vegetables or other ingredients like chickpeas or radish cubes.

Serve the dish by combining rice, lentils, vegetable curry, and pickles on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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