Dal Bhat

Origin: Nepal

Dal Bhat, a traditional dish from Nepal
Photo of Dal Bhat via Wikimedia Commons.

A staple meal consisting of steamed grains and a cooked pulse soup, eaten twice a day by many people in the mountains. It is traditionally accompanied by vegetable curries, pickles, and sometimes meat.

Key ingredients

  • lentils
  • rice
  • vegetable curry
  • spicy pickles
  • cumin
  • turmeric
  • garlic

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