Dhal Bhat - Traditional Nepali Food
Dhaal Bhaat (Lentil
Soup & Boiled Rice)
Ingredients
3 cups of water
1 cup red lentils
1 Tbs. peeled minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. seeded, chopped fresh green chili
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tamarind concentrate
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/4 black mustard seed
1/2 five-spice
Instructions
Bring water to boil in pan over medium heat. Add lentils.
Reduce heat and simmer covered until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. They
should break easily when pressed between thumbs and index fingers. Remove from
heat.
Puree this mixture with ginger and green chili in blender
until smooth. Return to pan and bring to simmer. Add salt, sugar, and tamarind
and stir to dissolve the tamarind. Remove from heat.
Heat oil in a 6-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Fry black
mustard seeds for a few seconds. As soon as the seeds start popping remove from
heat and pour contents of pan over the lentil mixtures. Simmer 2 to 3 more
minutes. Stir in five spice. Cover and let stand for a few minutes to help
develop the flavors. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro and serve with
boiled rice.
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