Easy
Nepalese
Nutrient-Packed Dal Bhat Lentil Rice Bowl
Dal Bhat, Nepal's national dish and daily staple for millions, reflects the Himalayan nation's agrarian heritage and balanced nutrition philosophy. This healthy whole grain version with lentils and vegetables boosts fiber for digestive health in authentic Nepalese dal bhat recipes.
55
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
1.00 cup
Brown rice
rinsed
0.50 cup
Split yellow lentils
rinsed
2.00 cups
Mixed vegetables
carrots, peas, spinach chopped
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
3.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
1.00 tsp
Ginger
grated
0.50 tsp
Turmeric
1.00 tsp
Cumin seeds
1.00 tbsp
Olive oil
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Cook brown rice with 2 cups water until tender.
30 minutes
2
In separate pot, boil lentils with 2 cups water and turmeric until soft.
20 minutes
3
Heat oil, add cumin seeds, onion, garlic, ginger; sauté until golden.
5 minutes
4
Add vegetables, cook 5 minutes; mix with lentils and salt.
5 minutes
5
Serve dal over rice with vegetable mix.