Varan is Maharastrian dal made from lentils with some seasoning. Varan is usually made from Toor dal but other yellow split lentils such as masoor dal can be used as substitute. Varan is usually served with basmati rice or Indian flatbread.
1 cup Toor dal 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon ghee or butter ¼ teaspoon sugar or jaggery (gud) a pinch of asafetida (hing) few mustard seeds ½ teaspoon salt or salt to taste
Garnish 2 tablespoon or more cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
Amount per Serving
% DV
Total Calories (kilo calories)
191.0
10
Total Calories from Fat (kilo calories)
17.1
Total Fat (g)
1.9
3
Total Saturated Fat (g)
0.9
4
Total Transfat (g)
0.0
Cholesterol (mg)
2.7
1
Sodium (mg)
884.6
37
Carbohydrate (g)
33.3
11
Dietary Fiber (g)
7.9
32
Sugar (g)
0.4
Protein (g)
11.4
Vitamin A (IU)
145.9
Vitamin C (mg)
5.4
9
Calcium (mg)
79.9
8
Iron (mg)
3.3
18