Varan Bhaat
A spicy lentil stew.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Maharastra
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Ingredients
1
cup
arhar dal
2 1/2
cup
Water
2
medium
tomatoes
chopped
1/4
tsp
Turmeric powder
Salt
to taste
For Tempering
1/2
tsp
Mustard seeds
1/2
tsp
Cumin seeds
a pinch of Asafetida
optional
2-3
cloves
garlic
1
slit
green chili
10-12
Curry Leaves
1
tbsp
coriander leaves
(chopped for garnish)
1/2
tbsp
ghee
Instructions
Rinse the lentils well in water.
Pressure cook the lentils with tomatoes and turmeric powder for 7-8 whistles on medium to high flame.
When the pressure settles down on its own, open the lid and mash the dal with a wired whisk or wooden spoon.
Add 1 cup water plus salt.
Keep on simmer till you get the desired consistency, which is neither thick nor thin.
Turn off the stove and keep covered.
Heat ghee in a pan.
Pop the mustard seeds first.
Then add the cumin and crackle them.
Add the asafetida, curry leaves, garlic and green chilies.
Fry till the garlic gets light browned and the curry leaves become crisp.
Pour the whole tempering in the dal.
Cover and let the tempering flavors infuse with the dal for about 5-6 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves or stir in the coriander leaves.
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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