Learn how to make basic Varan / Dal and also other types of dal from our chef Archana on Ruchkar Mejwani Basic Cooking.
Ingredients:
For Basic Dal / Varan 250 gms Tur Dal Water 1/2 tsp Hing 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder Sugar Salt to taste
For Ambat Varan 2-3 tsp Oil 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Mustard Seeds 10-12 Curry Leaves 2-3 Green Chillies 1 Tomato chopped Coriander leaves Tur Dal, cooked 3-4 Kokam 1/2 tsp Sugar Salt to taste Water
For Spicy Varan 2 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Mustard Seeds 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Crush 10-12 Curry Leaves 1 Onion, chopped 1 tbsp Jaggery Coriander Leaves 1 tbsp Grated Coconut 1 tbsp Mix Masala Salt to taste Water Tur Dal, cooked
Method:
To make basic varan: - In a pressure cooker add tur dal & water. - Then add hing & turmeric powder. Let the dal cook on 3-4 whistles. - Once the dal is cooked add little water and churn well. - Add sugar and again mix well. - Let the dal boil in slow flame. - Basic varan is ready. Serve it with a dollop of ghee.
To make ambat varan: - Pressure cook the tur dal and keep it aside. - In a pan heat some oil. - Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, coriander leaves & chopped tomato. Saute everything well. - Add pressure cooked tur dal, kokam, sugar & salt. Mix well. - Add water and let the dal boil for some time. - Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
To make spicy varan: - Pressure cook the tur dal and keep it aside. - In a pan heat some oil. - Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger garlic crush, curry leaves, chopped onion, mix masala, jaggery, coriander leaves, grated coconut & salt. Saute everything well. - Add little water and let the onions cook. - Add pressure cooked tur dal and mix well. - Add water and let the dal boil for some time. - Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
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