Maharashtrian Varan/Dal
 
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Recipe type: Main Course, Easy, Vegan, Gluten Free
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Split pigeon pea/toovar/arhar dal
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium sized onions, chopped finely
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped finely
  • 2 green chillies
  • ¼ tsp asafetida (hing)
  • 2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter or oil
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp jaggery/gud
  • salt, to taste
  • handful of cilantro/coriander leaves
Instructions
  1. In a pressure cooker, add the water and split pigeon peas. Boil for 3-4 whistles. If using a pot to cook the lentils, cook till the lentils are soft.
  2. After the dal is cooked properly, churn the dal in a blender or use a hand blender
  3. In a separate pan, add the ghee/oil. Heat it. Once hot add the mustard seeds, onions, and garlic and cook till golden brown.
  4. Add the green chillies, turmeric, chilli powder and hing.
  5. Add the cooked dal to the tempered spices. Once it starts boiling, add salt and jaggery to it. Garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves.
  6. Serve hot with rice/roti.
Note:
  1. The thickness of dal depends as per your taste. If you want a thinner consistency, add more water and adjust salt and spices accordingly.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2014/08/26/garam-masala-tuesdays-maharashtrian-varandal/