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BHATMAS ACHAR RECIPE

Bhatmas Achar Recipe (Tomato Soybean Pickle)

Bhatmas Achar is a tangy pickle made with roasted soybeans, onions, and tomatoes. With spices and cilantro, it's a quick and delicious side dish to pair with your main meal.
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CourseSide
CuisineNepali
CategoryPickle
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings6 Servings
Calories180kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cup chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 chopped green chili (to taste)

Soybean

Oil

  • ½ tbsp olive oil (Roast soybean)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil

Spices

Seasoning

  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste

Water

  • 1 cup water (warm or cold)

Instructions

  • Roast soybeans in oil or dry roast for 6–8 minutes on medium heat or until cooked, then set aside.
    ½ tbsp olive oil (Roast soybean), 1 cup soybeans
  • Heat the oil in the same pan.
    ½ tbsp olive oil
  • Once hot, add green chili. Sauté the green chili for a few minutes, then add the onion. Sauté onion until softened.
    ½ cup chopped onion, 2 chopped green chili (to taste)
  • Next, add the spices and seasoning and cook for a few minutes.
    ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp Ground cumin, ½ tsp Ground coriander, ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder, 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, and cook until soft and mushy.
    1 ½ cup chopped tomato
  • Once the tomatoes are soft, add roasted soybeans.
  • Combine everything well, then add one cup of water. 
    1 cup water (warm or cold)
  •  Let it simmer for the next 4–6 minutes until the sauce starts thickening.
  • Let it cool down, season with salt, and garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy with your favorite main dish.
    ¼ cup chopped cilantro, ½ tsp salt to taste

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can skip the oil and dry roast the soybeans.
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and may not be exact.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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