Dal bhat
Lentil and rice dish
- Origin
- Nepal
Dal bhat (or dhal bhaat), also known as dal chawal, is a legume and rice dish which consists of thick soup called dal (lentils) and cooked rice called bhat (rice). It is a traditional meal in South Asia and one of the most common everyday meals in the region and in the Caribbean.
The meal is simple, nutritious, and widely eaten as a daily staple food. The combination of dal and bhat is valued because it provides both protein and carbohydrates, making it a balanced and filling meal.
