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Daal-Bhat recipe

As you guys have probably realized by now, I’m a professional procrastinator (or just really busy..you choose). Here is the much awaited recipe for Daal-Bhat that was requested back in July.

This recipe gets the job done quite well. A couple of things though, you can just cook your rice in a rice cooker, if you have one. It’s much more efficient. And you may also use brown rice if you’re looking for a healthier option.

For the lentils, you can follow the recipe above, or you can do this:

1½ cups lentils (any kind)
4 to 5 cups of water (depends on your preferred consistency of liquid)
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp butter or ghee
¾ cup sliced onions
2 chillies (dried red chilies preferred) (depends on your preference)
Salt to taste

Wash lentils and soak for ~15 minutes. Transfer the lentils into a pot and add some water. Bring it to boil; let it boil for a while. Add all spices. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes until lentils are soft and the consistency is similar to that of porridge. In a small pan heat the remaining of butter and fry the onions, chilies and garlic. Stir into the lentils few minutes before you stop boiling. Serve with rice.

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