Varan Bhat Recipe

Name: Varan Bhat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Maharashtra Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor dal; 2 cups Basmati or Sona Masuri rice; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; Pinch of asafoetida (hing); Fresh coriander for garnish

Prep time: 30 min · Calories: 450 kcal · Region: Maharashtra

Ingredients

1 cup Toor dal
2 cups Basmati or Sona Masuri rice
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Wash dal and rice separately. Pressure cook dal with turmeric and 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles.
Pressure cook rice with 4 cups water for 2 whistles.
Mash the cooked dal to a smooth consistency, add salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
Heat ghee in a small pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
Pour this tempering over the boiling dal. Garnish with coriander.
Serve hot varan with steamed rice, a drizzle of ghee, and a squeeze of lime.

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