Sikkim Daal Bhat Tarkari Sikkim Nepali Complete Everyday Meal

Method

1. 1

   Cook the dal: boil masoor dal with water, tomatoes and turmeric for 20 minutes until smooth.

2. 2

   Whisk. Season with salt. Make tempering — heat ghee, add cumin, fenugreek, garlic until golden, add dried chillies, turn off heat, add red chilli powder. Pour over dal.

3. 3

   Cook the tarkari: heat oil. Add cumin — sizzle.

4. 4

   Add potato cubes. Add turmeric and coriander powder.

5. 5

   Cook 5 minutes. Add seasonal vegetable. Add salt and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook 12 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Uncover, dry 2 minutes. Add coriander.

6. 6

   Cook the rice: wash 2 cups rice. Cook in 3.5 cups water on lowest heat covered for 18 minutes.

7. 7

   Assemble the plate: steamed rice in the centre, dal poured over one side, tarkari on another side.

8. 8

   Place gundruk ko achar as a condiment. Serve with a glass of chaas (buttermilk).