Dal bhat

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Dal bhat

달 바트

Lentil and rice dish

About this dish

Dal bhat, 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.

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