Dal Bhat

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice
• 1 cup lentils (masoor or mixed dal)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• Seasonal sautéed greens, for serving
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cook the rice separately until fluffy.
2. 2Boil the lentils with turmeric and salt until soft, then mash slightly.
3. 3Heat ghee, sizzle cumin seeds, then sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until golden.
4. 4Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
5. 5Pour the onion-tomato tempering into the cooked lentils and simmer 5 minutes.
6. 6Serve the dal alongside the rice with sautéed seasonal greens and pickle.

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