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Nepali Dal Bhat

Enjoy with an Everest beer!

Cuisine Asian
Keyword Lentils
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons ghee or oil
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup red lentils washed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked white rice to serve with dal.

Instructions

  1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions until translucent but not brown

  2. Turn the heat to low and add in the garlic, ginger, crushed coriander seeds, red chilli powder and turmeric. Stir to combine for about 3 minutes or so

  3. Add in the red lentils and mix well with the onion mixture

  4. Add in the water and bring it to a boil, add in the salt and reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

  5. Stir in fresh cilantro and remove from heat

  6. Serve with white boiled or steamed rice