Maharashtra
Varan bhaat
Plain dal, hot rice, ghee and lemon. Proof that simple is a skill.
40 minTime
12 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original392kcalsame
12 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
40minutessame
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Rinse the toor dal well. Pressure cook with turmeric, asafoetida and 2 1/2 cups water for 4 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
- 2Cook the rice separately, or in a container on top of the dal in the same cooker.
- 3Whisk the dal until completely smooth. Add salt, jaggery and hot water to a pouring consistency and simmer.
- 4Serve the rice with varan poured over, a spoon of ghee and lemon on the side.
Serve it like this
Serve hot in a deep bowl with a swirl of ghee or a few coriander leaves on top, and rice or rotis on the side.
