Nepali Dal Bhat
Nepal's national plate: fragrant lentil soup over rice with a vegetable curry, balanced and energizing.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-05-13👁 49 views
Calories
480
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
40
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Yellow or red lentils150g
- Rice200g
- Potato1
- Seasonal vegetables (beans, spinach)200g
- Onion1
- Tomato1
- Ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1 tsp
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Nepali jimbu or Indian garam masalahalf tsp · Swap: garam masala
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Rinse the rice and cook into fluffy bhat; keep warm.
- 2Simmer the lentils with water, turmeric and salt into a soupy dal, about 20 minutes.
- 3Heat oil and crackle cumin with ginger-garlic paste, pour into the dal for aroma, and keep warm.
- 4In another pan, fry onion and tomato, add cubed potato, vegetables, turmeric and spices, cover and cook into a vegetable curry (tarkari).
- 5Plate the rice with hot dal poured on one side and the vegetable curry on the other.
- 6To eat, mix the dal into the rice and enjoy with the vegetables.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 14g |
| Iron | 5mg |
| Calcium | 80mg |
| Fiber | 9g |
Introduction
Dal bhat is Nepal's national plate: dal is the lentil soup, bhat the rice, rounded out by a vegetable curry (tarkari). Balanced and energizing, it is the classic fuel of Himalayan trekkers.
Wellness Benefits
- Eaten together, lentils and rice complement each other's amino acids for more complete protein, a golden pairing for vegans.
- Lentils are rich in iron and folate; turmeric, ginger and cumin warm the middle, aid digestion and dispel cold, ideal for cold altitudes or heavy exertion.
Nutrition Highlights
- One plate delivers carbs, protein, fiber and varied minerals, balanced and filling.
- The seasonal vegetables add vitamins and extra fiber.
Tips
- Adjust the dal's thickness to taste; a thinner soup mixes more smoothly into rice.
- Nepali jimbu has a unique aroma; if unavailable, use cumin and garam masala.
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
Source: 改编自各国传统素食 · License: 原创改编
