Dal Bhat

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Dal Bhat is the most popular dish served during trekking tours in the Himalayas. It consists a steamed rice and thick lentil soup called dal. For simplicity and convenience in field preparation, I’ve created one-pot version of recipe.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword backpacking, egg-free, gluten-free, no nuts, no shellfish, no tree nuts, vegan, vegetarian

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings

Calories 458kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup quick-cooking rice
3 tablespoons quick-cooking red lentils
1 tablespoon freeze-dried caramelised red onion
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
1 tablespoon ghee

Instructions

AT HOME

Mix all dry ingredients in a medium-sized zip-lock bag.
Pack ghee separately.

ON THE TRAIL

Put the dry Dal Bhat mixture in a pot and add 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes until rehydrated.
Stir in ghee or coconut oil and enjoy!

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