Varan

Varan is a simple staple Maharashtrian lentil dish made with arhar dal, eaten with rice, ghee, and optionally lemon.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a pressure cooker, cook arhar dal in the ratio of 1:3 for dal:water. Cook for 5 whistles on low flame.

Step 2

After opening the cooker and cooling the dal to room temperature, churn the dal to a fine consistency.

Step 3

Add haldi, salt, hing, and (optional) sugar to the dal. Mix well. Depending on the desired consistency, add extra water. On a low flame, bring to boil for 5 mins.

Step 4

Serve hot with rice, ghee, and lemon.