Varan Bhaat Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Varan Bhaat is a simple and comforting Maharashtrian dish made with lentils, spices, and rice. It is a staple in Maharashtrian cuisine and is often served as a complete meal. The lentils are cooked until soft and then tempered with spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. The cooked lentils are then served with steamed rice, making it a wholesome and satisfying dish. Varan Bhaat is easy to make and is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

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Ingredients for Varan Bhaat Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Lentils
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 0.13 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • as required A Few Curry Leaves

Directions: Varan Bhaat Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 2.Pressure cook the lentils with water, turmeric powder, and salt until soft.
  • STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
  • STEP 4.Add the cooked lentils to the tempering and mix well.
  • STEP 5.Serve the varan bhaat hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Tips

  • You can use any lentils like toor dal or moong dal for this recipe.
  • Add more water if required while pressure cooking the lentils.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves for added freshness.

Storage and Serving

  • Store any leftover varan bhaat in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat before serving.
  • Serve it with steamed rice as a complete meal.
Nutrition
value
752
calories per serving
5 g Fat16 g Protein158 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Carbs
    158g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    158g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    55mg
  • Iron
    10mg
  • Vitamin A
    478mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    13mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    145mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    324mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp