Varan Phulka

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Water as needed for dal

Instructions

1. 1Wash toor dal thoroughly. Pressure cook with turmeric and 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles.
2. 2Mash the cooked dal to a smooth consistency, add salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
3. 3Heat ghee in a small tempering pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4. 4Once cumin seeds splutter, pour the tempering over the boiling dal.
5. 5Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander.
6. 6Serve hot varan with freshly made phulka (flatbread).