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Baitha Varan Recipe
The green paste gives this otherwise simple dish a complete makeover! It increases the vitamin A content, while the vegetables add fibre. Vitamin A increases immunity and also nourishes our skin and improves vision. Despite the interesting flavour and health benefits, this dish is surprisingly easy to make!
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup toovar dal arhar
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder haldi
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida hing
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder jeera
- 1 1/2 cups boiled mixed vegetables (carrot cauliflower, potatoes, onions etc.)
- 1/2 cup Green Paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander for the garnish dhania
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Instructions
- Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dal, turmeric powder, salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal.
- Add the asafoetida, cumin seeds powder, mixed vegetables, green paste and sugar and mix well. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the lemon juice and serve hot garnished with coriander.