dal bhat recipe

Certainly! Here's a basic recipe for Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepali meal consisting of lentil soup (dal) and rice (bhat):

**Ingredients:**

For Dal (Lentil Soup):

- 1 cup split yellow lentils (masoor dal)

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch ginger, grated

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon cumin powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- Salt to taste

- Fresh cilantro for garnish

For Bhat (Rice):

- 1 cup basmati rice

- Water for cooking

**Instructions:**

**For Dal:**

1. **Rinse Lentils:**

   - Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. **Cook Lentils:**

   - In a pot, combine lentils, chopped onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Add 4 cups of water.

3. **Boil and Simmer:**

   - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are soft and the flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally.

4. **Garnish:**

   - Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

**For Bhat:**

1. **Rinse Rice:**

   - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. **Cook Rice:**

   - In a separate pot, combine the rinsed rice with the appropriate amount of water (usually 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice).

3. **Simmer:**

   - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

**Serve Dal Bhat:**

   - Serve the dal and bhat together. You can also include side dishes like pickles, curries, or vegetables to complete the meal.

Enjoy your wholesome and nutritious Dal Bhat, a staple of Nepali cuisine!