Varaan Bhaat

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Tadka

 * 4 – 5 tsp ground nut oil
 * ½ tsp mustard seeds
 * ½ tsp cumin seeds
 * 5 – 6 curry leaves
 * 3 chopped garlic
 * 2 – 3 slit green chillies
 * 1 small piece ginger

Paste

 * toor / Ahrar dal
 * ½ grated coconut
 * 3 – 4 garlic
 * ½ tsp cumin seeds
 * ¼ tsp turmeric powder
 * ½ tsp coriander leaves
 * salt to taste
 * ½ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Prepare a paste of coconut, garlic and cumin seeds and keep aside.
 * 2) Heat oil in pan. Prepare a tadka of mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves, slit green chillies, garlic and ginger.
 * 3) Now add the coconut paste to the pan along with turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes till the tadka turns red.
 * 4) Add pre-boiled dal and water. Wait for one boil.
 * 5) Vaaran is ready.
 * 6) Garnish with coriander and serve with rice.