Kwati (Nepali Mixed Bean Soup)
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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 cupmixed sprouted beans, soaked and sprouted
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tspcumin powder
- 1 tspcoriander powder
- 0.5 tspturmeric powder
- 0.5 tspred chili powder
- 1 pcstomato, diced
- 6 cupwater
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspgaram masala
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped
Equipment
measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the sprouted mixed beans thoroughly under cold water.
About 2 min
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 4
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 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.
About 5 min
- 7
Add the rinsed mixed sprouted beans to the pot and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
About 1 min
- 8
Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
About 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.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Keep it good
Store leftover Kwati in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a little water if needed to reach desired consistency, or in the microwave.
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