Varan Bhat
Varan Bhat is a simple and comforting Maharashtrian dish, made with tuvar dal (pigeon pea lentils) and rice. It is a staple food in Maharashtra and is often served with a dollop of ghee on top. Ingredients: Arhar dal, Rice, Hing, Ghee, Salt, Cumin seeds, Turmeric powder
45min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
210 kCal
Recipe
1
Rinse 1 cup of tuvar dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
2
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal along with 2 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a pinch of asafoetida. Cook it on medium flame for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.
3
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and mash the dal using a ladle.
4
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5
Add the mashed dal to the pan, add salt to taste, and mix well. Cook it on low flame for 5-7 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cook 1 cup of rice in 2 cups of water until it's soft and fluffy.
7
Serve the varan (dal) over the bhat (rice) with a dollop of ghee on top.
Nutrition
210
kCal
9 g
Protein
3 g
Fat
37 g
Carbs
200 g of Arhar Dal
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200 g of Rice
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1 pinch of Hing
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1 tbsp of Ghee
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All the tools you would need
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½ tsp of Cumin Seeds
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½ tsp of Turmeric Powder
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