Varan This dal is a part of daily menu in most Maharashtrian homes. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe. By Sanjeev Kapoor 21 Nov 2016 in Recipes Course New Update Advertisment Main Ingredients Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal), Turmeric powder Cuisine Maharashtrian Course Dals and Kadhis Prep Time 1-1.30 hour Cook time 11-15 minutes Serve 4 Taste Mild Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Ingredients list for Varan 1 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) soaked for 1 hour ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder ½ teaspoon Asafoetida to taste Salt ¼ teaspoon Sugar Method Pressure cook the pigeon peas with turmeric powder, asafoetida and 3 cups water till 4 whistles are given out. Open the lid of the cooker once the pressure is completely released. Mash the peas with a mathni. Add salt and sugar and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil. Serve hot with steamed rice. #Asafoetida #Salt #Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) #Sugar #Turmeric powder Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article