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Nepali Flat Bread (Roti)

 

Nepali flat bread (Roti)

Cathy Duncan - Friendly Counselor Wife
Roti is a popular dish in Nepal. It is eaten as a side to dal to help soak up all the delicious sauce.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Nepali
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil divided, plus extra for the pan.
  • 2/3 to 1 cup warm water
  • 1 Tbs. melted unsalted butter optional

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place flour in a bowl. Mix in 2 TBS. of the oil.
  • Add the warm water slowly, stirring as you go, until the dough starts to come together. Keep stirring, adding more water in small amounts, until the dough forms a ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead for a few minutes, adding a little flour if it is too sticky. The dough should be soft but not sticky enough to adhere to your hands or the counter.
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.
  • Roll out the dough into a large circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the remaining 1 tsp. oil over the surface of the dough. Roll the dough up into a long roll.
  • Slice the log into 8-10 pieces. Roll each piece flat into a 6 inch circle. Let the circles rest, covered with a damp cloth for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a flat heave griddle or skillet over med-low heat.
  • Roll the first circle of the dough out as thin as possible(to about 8-9 inch circle.)
  • Add about 1 tsp. of oil to the skillet and add a circle of dough. Cook 1-2 minutes, until the bread puffs up and turns light brown on the underside. Slide the roti to the side of the pan and quickly flip to brown the other side, cooking about 1-2 minutes more.
  • Remove from pan and place roti in a colander to cool. Cover roti with a damp cloth while you cook the rest; this will help keep them from becoming hard. Add more oil to the skillet if needed.
  • Brush the finished roti with melted butter before serving, if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Nepali Lentils and Rice (Dal Bhat)

 

Nepali Lentils and Rice (Dal Bhat)

Cathy Duncan - Friendly Counselor Wife
Nepali Dal Bhat is a dish made of lentils and rice. One can see how this comforting combination of flavors and heat, would be perfect on a cold day.
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Cuisine Nepali
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbs. Oil
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 pieces of ginger grated
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 cup red lentils washed
  • 3 cups of water
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked white rice to serve with dal.

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions until translucent but not brown.
  • Turn the heat to low and add in the ginger, garlic, crushed coriander seeds, red chili powder and turmeric. Stir to combine for about 3 minutes or so.
  • Add in the red lentils and mix well with the onion mixture.
  • Add in the water and bring it to a boil and add in the salt and reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir in the fresh cilantro and remove from heat.
  • Serve with white boiled or steamed rice.
  • Enjoy!"
Keyword Dal Bhat, flavor, heat, lentils, rice