Kwati (nine-bean soup)
क्वाटी
Nine-bean sprouted soup — the signature dish of Janai Purnima. Pre-mixed bean packets are sold at most Nepali grocers; the beans need 2–3 days of soaking and sprouting before cooking.
Served at these festivals
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