Varan Bhat

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

1. 1Wash dal and rice separately. Pressure cook dal with turmeric and 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles.
2. 2Pressure cook rice with 4 cups water for 2 whistles.
3. 3Mash the cooked dal to a smooth consistency, add salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
4. 4Heat ghee in a small pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
5. 5Pour this tempering over the boiling dal. Garnish with coriander.
6. 6Serve hot varan with steamed rice, a drizzle of ghee, and a squeeze of lime.