Varan
The plainest, most soothing Maharashtrian toor dal, just turmeric, salt and a hint of jaggery, finished with a cumin tempering. Simple everyday comfort.
30 min 2 servingsEasy
Ingredients
2 servingsFlavor profile
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Method
- 1Rinse 150 g toor dal well.
- 2Pressure-cook it with turmeric and enough water until very soft.
- 3Whisk the dal smooth and loosen with hot water to a pourable consistency.
- 4Season with salt and a small piece of jaggery and simmer briefly.
- 5Heat oil and crackle cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- 6Pour the tempering over the dal.
- 7Serve hot over plain rice with a drizzle of oil.
Frequently asked
About 30 minutes total — 5 min prep and 25 min cooking.
Yes — Varan is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
