The quintessential comfort food Varan Bhaat.

Varan is the simplest concoction made with daal, usually prepared in Maharashtrian and Konkani homes. Food cannot get any simpler and delicious than this. This is often my go to dinner after a vacation and when I am craving for home made food.

Ingredients

Toordal or Masoor dal - 1cup

Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt - as per taste

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Wash daal and pressure cook along with all the other ingredients until done. Mash the dal to a creamy consistency if there are any lumps.

Serve hot with rice and ghee.