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Bhatmas sadeko
भटमास सादेको (bhatmas sadeko): crunchy pan-roasted soybeans tossed with onion, chilli, ginger, garlic and raw mustard oil
Sadeko means marinated, and in Kathmandu it is the word for the punchy little salads served in khaja ghar snack houses and at family gatherings during Dashain and Tihar card games. The soybean version is the cheapest and one of the best: dried soybeans roasted in a dry pan until they crack and turn nutty, then tossed while warm with red onion, green chilli, ginger, garlic, coriander, lemon and a spoonful of pungent raw mustard oil. It is crunchy, sharp and hot, eaten by the handful with beaten rice (chiura) or as a side to a dal bhat plate. The pitfall here is under-roasting the beans, which leaves them hard and grassy rather than crisp. Chef's tip: roast the beans until they split their skins and smell like popcorn, then rub off and blow away the loose skins before dressing them.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 5 ½ oz dried soybeans
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 red onionfinely chopped
- 2 green chilliesfinely chopped
- 2 cm piece fresh gingerfinely chopped
- 2 cloves garlicfinely chopped
- 1 /2 tsp red chilli powder
- 3 /4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp fresh corianderchopped
- 1 tomato (optional)finely diced
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Toast 5 ½ oz dried soybeans in a dry heavy pan over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for 8–10 minutes until they crack, turn golden brown and smell nutty.
10 minStep 2: Tip onto a tray, cool for 2 minutes, then rub between your palms and blow off the loose skins.
2 minStep 3: Put the warm beans in a bowl and add 2 tbsp mustard oil, 1 /2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 /4 tsp timur (Nepali Sichuan pepper), ground and 3 /4 tsp salt; toss well.
1 minStep 4: Add 1 red onion, 2 green chillies, 2 cm piece fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tomato and 2 tbsp lemon juice and toss again.
1 minStep 5: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh coriander and serve straight away, while the beans are still crunchy.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does bhatmas sadeko take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of red onion?
- White onion or shallots, same amount (soak raw onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften it).
- What can I use instead of fresh ginger?
- ¼ tsp ground ginger per tbsp fresh (add it with the spices).
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