Varan Bhaat
Varan Bhaat is a comforting and nutritious staple from Maharashtra, India, featuring simple, lightly spiced lentil stew (varan) served over steamed rice (bhaat). This vegan recipe offers a taste of home-cooked simplicity and warmth.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 40 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 438 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde sennep. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
varan
- 0,75 kopptoor dal, rinsed
- 3 koppwater
- 0,25 tsturmeric powder
- 0,75 tssalt
bhaat
- 1,5 koppbasmati rice, rinsed
- 3 koppwater
tempering
- 1 ssoil
- 0,5 tsmustard seed
- 0,5 tscumin seed
- 0,25 tsasafetida
- 1 stk.green chili, slit
- 8 stk.curry leaf
garnish
- 2 sscilantro, chopped
Utstyr
small pan · pot · whisk · pressure cooker
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Combine the varan toor dal, water, turmeric powder, and half of the salt in a pressure cooker.
- 2
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles, then allow the pressure to release naturally.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Alternatively, cook in a pot until dal is very soft, about 30-40 minutes.
- 3
While the dal cooks, combine the bhaat basmati rice and water in a separate pot.
- 4
Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
Omtrent 15 min
- 5
Once the dal is cooked, mash it thoroughly with a whisk or masher until smooth.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Add a little hot water if it's too thick.
- 6
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat for the tempering.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Add the mustard seed and let them splutter.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Add the cumin seed, asafetida, green chili, and curry leaf, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
- 9
Pour the tempering over the mashed dal and stir well. Add the remaining salt to taste.
Omtrent 1 min
- 10
Serve the varan hot over the steamed bhaat basmati rice, garnished with cilantro.
Kokkens tips: Enjoy with a squeeze of lime or a spoonful of ghee (if not vegan).
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 437,6kcal
- Protein
- 13,6g
- Karbohydrater
- 82,7g
- Fett
- 5,1g
- Fiber
- 6,1g
- Sukker
- 1,7g
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Hold den god
Store leftover varan and bhaat separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat varan gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed. Reheat rice in the microwave or by steaming.