Kwati is a mixed soup of nine types of sprouted beans. It is a traditional Nepalese dish consumed on the festival of Gunm Punhi, the full moon day of Gunlā which is the 10th month in the Nepal Era lunar calendar. Kwati is eaten as a delicacy and for its health benefits and ritual significance .

KWATI IS NUTRITIOUS THAN NORMAL BEANS !

 

Nutritionist - Dr Aruna Upreti says it has been scientifically proven that eating kwati has many health benefits.

 “When beans are soaked and left to sprout, nutritional values like vitamins, minerals, protein, and fibers are increased by 10 to 20 times than normal beans. As nutrient-dense kwati is prepared as soup, it supplies plenty of minerals, vitamin, and fibers which are beneficial for health. Also, the sprouted beans are easy to digest.”

Acknowledging the benefit of kwati, Upreti recommended one should have a soup of it once in every week. She added, “Instead of eating kwati only on Janai Purnima, I strongly refer to consume it daily.”

It is eaten by Nepalese people during celebration of Janai Purnima.