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Varan Bhat Recipe - Maharashtrino Dal Recipe
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Varan Bhat Recipe - Maharashtrino Dal Recipe

A vegetarian Goan Recipes recipe with arhar dal (split toor dal), green chilli - finely chopped, fresh coconut - finely grated. Ready in 40 min, serves 2.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
515kcal
Estimated Cost
225-375
Carbs70g
Protein36g
Fats10g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Varan Bhaat Recipe we will first pressure cook the toor dal and green chilies together along with 1 cup water until you hear a couple of whistles

    arhar dal (split toor dal)(1/4 cup)green chilli - finely chopped(1)
  2. 2

    After a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat

  3. 3

    Once you have turned off the heat, allow the pressure to release naturally, as the dal will continue to cook in the pressure

  4. 4

    In the meanwhile, make a smooth saucy mixture by grinding the coconut, turmeric powder and cumin seeds along with water in a blender

    fresh coconut - finely grated(1/4 cup)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Add this to the cooked dal and whisk it well together

  6. 6

    Add salt to taste and transfer to a serving bowl

    salt - to taste
  7. 7

    The final step is to season the dal for the Varan Bhaat

  8. 8

    Heat ghee in a small tadka pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and allow it to crackle for a few seconds

    cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)tablespoons ghee(2)asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  9. 9

    Turn off the heat

  10. 10

    Pour this seasoning into the dal and serve the Varan Bhaat along with hot steamed rice

  11. 11

    Note: Some people add curry leaves while tempering

  12. 12

    This is optional

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