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Maharashtrian Varan Bhaat
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱10 minsPrep Time
🔥25 minsCook Time
⏰35 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Varan is the simplest Maharashtrian dal: soft toor, turmeric, a little ghee and asafoetida — poured over steamed rice as varan bhaat.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Cook dal soft with turmeric; mash smooth and thin slightly.
2
Add salt and optional jaggery; simmer.
3
Temper ghee with hing (and cumin); pour over. Serve with hot rice.
Nutrition per serving
280kcal
Protein10g
Carbohydrates48g
Fat4g
Fibre5g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Minimal ingredients, easy digestion. Perfect reset meal with a salad on the side.
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Pro Tips
- →Should be silky and pourable.
- →Don’t over-spice — simplicity is the point.
- →Ghee on top matters.
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Variations
- 1Add garlic temper.
- 2Serve with lemon and ghee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Varan is milder and simpler; amti is tangier with goda masala.
Often part of Maharashtrian festive thalis.
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