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.
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- Durată totală
- 1 oră
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Medie
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 2 canămixed sprouted beans, soaked and sprouted
- 2 lingurăvegetable oil
- 1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 lingurăginger, grated
- 4 cățelgarlic, minced
- 1 lingurițăcumin powder
- 1 lingurițăcoriander powder
- 0,5 lingurițăturmeric powder
- 0,5 lingurițăred chili powder
- 1 buc.tomato, diced
- 6 canăwater
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 0,5 lingurițăgaram masala
garnish
- 2 lingurăfresh cilantro, chopped
Ustensile
measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Rinse the sprouted mixed beans thoroughly under cold water.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 3
Add the yellow onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Aproximativ 7 min.
- 4
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
- 7
Add the rinsed mixed sprouted beans to the pot and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 8
Pour in the water and add the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 40 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Păstrează gustul bun
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.