Enjoy Authentic Nepali Bara at Home
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving size: 6 servings
If you’re a fan of Nepali cuisine, then you must have heard about the delicious bara. It is a traditional dish made with black lentils, turmeric, ginger, and salt. The bara is usually served as an accompaniment to various dishes like curries and pickles but can also be enjoyed as a standalone snack. Making it at home can be a bit tricky, but with this easy-to-follow recipe, you can make authentic bara in no time!
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Ingredients
- Half kg Black Lentil- A pinch of Salt- Half liter of Oil- Half tablespoon of Turmeric- Ginger paste (a little)
Method
1. Soak the black lentil in cold water for a night.2. Wash off the skin and grind the lentil into fine paste (using as less water as possible).3. Add turmeric, ginger and salt and stir it properly.4. Heat the oil in a pan.5. Take some cold water in a bowl .6. When the oil is hot put some water in your left pam, take a small ball shape in your right hand and spread it a little making a small hole in the middle using your index finger.7. Put it in oil turning sides.8. When the bara is cooked it turns into red and oil starts to come out of the hole.
Bara is a delicious Nepali dish that can be enjoyed as an accompaniment to various dishes or on its own as a snack. Making bara at home may seem daunting, but with this simple recipe, you’ll be able to enjoy authentic bara in no time!
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