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Kwati (Nepali Mixed Bean Soup)

Name: Kwati (Nepali Mixed Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: nepali
Ingredients: 2 kopje mixed sprouted beans soaked and sprouted; 2 el vegetable oil; 1 st yellow onion finely chopped; 1 el ginger grated; 4 teentje garlic minced; 1 tl cumin powder; 1 tl coriander powder; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 0,5 tl red chili powder; 1 st tomato diced; 6 kopje water; 1 tl salt; 0,5 tl garam masala; 2 el fresh cilantro chopped

Kwati is a traditional Nepali soup made from a nutritious blend of nine different sprouted beans. This hearty and flavorful soup is often enjoyed during the Janai Purnima festival, offering a warming and wholesome meal.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

2 kopjemixed sprouted beans, soaked and sprouted
2 elvegetable oil
1 styellow onion, finely chopped
1 elginger, grated
4 teentjegarlic, minced
1 tlcumin powder
1 tlcoriander powder
0,5 tlturmeric powder
0,5 tlred chili powder
1 sttomato, diced
6 kopjewater
1 tlsalt
0,5 tlgaram masala

garnish

2 elfresh cilantro, chopped

Keukengerei

measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Rinse the sprouted mixed beans thoroughly under cold water.
Ongeveer 2 min
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
4
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
Ongeveer 1 min
6
Add the diced tomato and cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking it down with your spoon, until it softens and releases its juices.
Ongeveer 5 min
7
Add the rinsed mixed sprouted beans to the pot and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
Ongeveer 1 min
8
Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Ongeveer 5 min
9
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally.
Ongeveer 40 min
Tip van de kok: Cooking time may vary depending on the type and age of beans.
10
Stir in the garam masala.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
12
Ladle the Kwati into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover Kwati in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a little water if needed to reach desired consistency, or in the microwave.