By Radhika Radhakrishnan
Varan
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:10min
Varan is a simple staple Maharashtrian lentil dish made with arhar dal, eaten with rice, ghee, and optionally lemon.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:02:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
23
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories484.5 kcal (24%)
Total Fat23.6 g (34%)
Carbs54.3 g (21%)
Sugars7.1 g (8%)
Protein15.4 g (31%)
Sodium2337.2 mg (117%)
Fiber12.1 g (43%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings
Instructions
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.
Arhar dal1 cup
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.
haldi1 tsp
salt1 tsp
Hing
Sugar½ tsp
Step 4
Serve hot with rice, ghee, and lemon.
Ghee
Lemon
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