## Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe (Goan Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Goan Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes

**Cuisine:** Goan Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe:

* 1/4 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 1 Green Chilli – finely chopped
* 1/4 cup Fresh coconut – finely grated
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe:

1. turn the heat to low and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat.
2. Once you have turned off the heat, allow the pressure to release naturally, as the dal will continue to cook in the pressure.
3. In the meanwhile, make a smooth saucy mixture by grinding the coconut, turmeric powder and cumin seeds along with water in a blender.
4. Add this to the cooked dal and whisk it well together.
5. Add salt to taste and transfer to a serving bowl.
6. The final step is to season the dal for the Varan Bhaat.
7. Heat ghee in a small tadka pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and allow it to crackle for a few seconds.
8. Turn off the heat.
9. Pour this seasoning into the dal and serve the Varan Bhaat along with hot steamed rice.
10. Note: Some people add curry leaves while tempering.
11. This is optional.

### Tips for the Best Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Varan Bhat Recipe – Maharashtrino Dal Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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