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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪14gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Jhilinge Bhattmas

How to order / say it
Say it झिलिङ्गे भटमास — [Ji-lin-ghe bhaut-mass]
Order I'd love some Jhilinge Bhattmas.
Locally म झिलिङ्गे भटमास खाना चाहन्छु।
Say locally

Crispy roasted soybeans with spices.

Why try it?

This dish embodies the innovative use of protein-rich ingredients in Pokhara's vegetarian fare, offering a delightful blend of crunch and spice.

How it tastes

Crispy and nutty, Jhilinge Bhattmas are seasoned with a unique blend of spices, creating an appetizer bursting with umami.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

Rising in popularity in the 1970s, Jhilinge Bhattmas became a health-conscious snack among Pokhara locals, highlighting soybean's nutritional benefits.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 200 g soybeans
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 🫒 1 tbsp sesame oil

Method

  1. 1 Boil soybeans until soft, drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Toss soybeans with sesame oil and spices.
  3. 3 Roast in an oven until crispy.
  4. 4 Serve warm or at room temperature.

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