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Varan Bhat Recipe


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Preparation Time:

  Varan Bhat requires 30 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes to cook.

Cuisine:

  Indian Cuisine

Equipments:

  • A Measuring cup and teaspoon • A Pressure Cooker • A Bowl • A Knife to chop • A spoon to stir

Skill Level:

  Quick And Easy

Varan Bhat Ingredients

  • 2 cup Toor Dal
  • 1 ½ Long grain rice (basmati rice)
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Asafoetida
  • 1 Teaspoon squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Ghee
  • 1 Teaspoon Vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water 2 cups enough to cook rice and dal

Varan Bhat Preparation Method

  • W ash the Tur dal properly and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes. Soaking before pressure cooking will help in preparing dal quicker.
  • Similar to Tur dal, wash and soak the basmati rice in water covering the top layer.
  • Pressure cook the rice with ¾ cup of water for about 3-4 whistles
  • After 20-30 minutes, pressure cook the soaked dal with water for about 4-5 whistles.
  • Mix the varan (dal) lightly.
  • Ensure that the dal is thick.
  • Next, add asfoetida, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
  • Add ghee to the Varan (dal).
  • Keep the flame low and let it pressure cook for 5minutes.
  • Garnish the varan with lemon juice; slit green chilies and a teaspoon of butter or ghee.
  • Serve varan (dal) with hot bhat (rice).


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