Varan Bhaat
A spicy lentil stew.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1cup arhar dal
- 2 1/2cup Water
- 2medium tomatoeschopped
- 1/4tsp Turmeric powder
- Saltto taste
For Tempering
- 1/2tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2tsp Cumin seeds
- a pinch of Asafetidaoptional
- 2-3cloves garlic
- 1slit green chili
- 10-12 Curry Leaves
- 1tbsp coriander leaves(chopped for garnish)
- 1/2tbsp 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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