How long does Goan Varan take?

47 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 37 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Goan Varan serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Goan Varan vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Goan Varan?

100 grams Toor Dal, 10 grams Green Chilli, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 2.5 grams Mustard Seeds, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Goan Varan?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Goan Varan?

About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Goan Varan

Name: Goan Varan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: 100 grams Toor Dal, For Rinsing; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; 30 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 150 ml Water, For Grinding; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2.5 grams Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 grams Curry leaves; 400 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 1½ tsp Salt

47 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 37 min

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Also known as dalitoy, daalitoy · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Jain

Goan dal made with toor dal, grated coconut and a mustard tempering in a pressure cooker. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 45 minutes.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Toor Dal, For Rinsing100 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated30 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water, For Grinding150 ml
Ghee3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds2.5 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Water, For Adjusting Consistency400 ml
Salt1½ tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	225kcal	900kcal
Protein	6.2g	25g
Carbohydrate	17g	67g
Fat	15g	60g
Fibre	4.7g	19g
Sugar	0.7g	2.8g

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the toor dal well. Slit the green chillies. Grate the coconut, and wash the curry leaves and pat them fully dry.
2
Pressure cook the rinsed dal, green chillies and water for 4 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure settle naturally for about 10 minutes, then open the cooker. The dal grains should collapse easily when pressed.
Toor DalGreen ChilliWater
3
Mash the cooked dal well with a ladle until mostly smooth. Grind the grated coconut, cumin, turmeric and water in a mixie for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
Coconut (Grated)CuminTurmeric PowderWater
4
Heat ghee in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle, then add cumin and asafoetida. Add the dried curry leaves and fry for 1 minute until the cumin sizzles and the leaves turn crisp.
GheeMustard SeedsCuminAsafoetidaCurry leaves
5
Add the mashed dal, ground coconut paste, remaining water and salt to the kadai. Bring it to a gentle boil, then simmer on low flame for 12 minutes, stirring once or twice. The varan should be thin and pourable, with no raw coconut smell.
WaterSalt
6
Serve the Goan varan hot with steamed rice or soft bread.

Before you start

How long does Goan Varan take?: 47 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 37 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Goan Varan serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Goan Varan vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Goan Varan spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Goan Varan?: 100 grams Toor Dal, 10 grams Green Chilli, 30 grams Coconut (Grated), 2.5 grams Mustard Seeds, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 1 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Goan Varan?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Goan Varan?: About 225 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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