Varan

Name: Varan (A dish made of split pigeon peas)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; Pinch of asafetida; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons ghee; ½ teaspoon table salt; ½ cup (100 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas)

A dish made of split pigeon peas

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

The pure taste of comfort! This simple lentil curry is a staple in Maharashtrian homes in western India. To serve, press steamed rice into small round molds and turn the molds over onto serving plates. Remove the molds, and pour the hot dal over the rice with a generous drizzle of ghee.

Ingredients

½ cup (100 grams) toor dal/arhar dal (split pigeon peas)
½ teaspoon

Asia
India
Maharashtra
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Place the dal in a bowl, wash it in plenty of water 2 or 3 times, and drain. Add 1 cup (200 ml) water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain the dal in a colander.
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