Baitha Varan
by Tarla Dalal
The green paste gives this otherwise simple dish a complete makeover! It increases the vitamin A content, while the vegetables add fibre. Vitamin A increases immunity and also nourishes our skin and improves vision. Despite the interesting flavour and health benefits, this dish is surprisingly easy to make!
Baitha Varan recipe - How to make Baitha Varan
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 1/2 cups boiled mixed vegetables (carrot , cauliflower , potatoes , onions etc.)
1/2 cup green paste
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish
Method
- Main procedure
- Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dal, turmeric powder, salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal.
- Add the asafoetida, cumin seeds powder, mixed vegetables, green paste and sugar and mix well. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Just before serving, add the lemon juice and serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 164 cal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 654.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 47.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 69.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 53.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 269.6 mg |
| Sodium | 32.8 mg |
| Potassium | 457.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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Green paste gives that nice flavour and aroma to this traditional dish. And Tarla Ma'am has made it healthy by using lots of coriander and zero oil.
Healthy toovar dal with some boiled vegetables. Best part is no oil and you can't tell.