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Bhatmas ko daal (black soybean dal)

Bhatmas ko daal is a black soybean stew, very rich in protein, slowly simmered with garlic, cumin and turmeric. Thick and comforting, it is often served with rice in the mountains of Nepal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the black soybeans soaked the day before, then boil them in 1 litre of water for 40 minutes, until tender.
  2. While they cook, thinly slice the onions and chop the garlic and ginger.
  3. In a pot, heat the oil and brown the onions for 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger and hing, then the diced tomatoes and let them break down for 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the turmeric, cumin and salt, then the drained beans with a little of their cooking water.
  6. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until creamy. Finish with the garam masala and coriander.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use well-rinsed canned black soybeans and add them directly at the onion step, with 300 ml of water.

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