Ingredients: cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal), teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), teaspoon Asafoetida (hing), - to taste, cup Fresh coconut - grated, Green Chilli, tablespoons Jaggery, Kokum (Malabar Tamarind), - to taste, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Karwar Style Varan Kadhi Recipe by cooking the dal in a pressure cooker with 2 cups water, salt and teaspoon of turmeric powder.Pressure cook it for 4 whistles, turn off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally. Meanwhile, grind the coconut and green chilies in a grinder to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.Once the dal is cooked, using a masher, mash the dal into a smooth texture. Place the cooker on medium heat.Transfer the coconut mixture into the dal and mix it, later add some jaggery and kokum. Check for seasoning as per your taste. Keep stirring till it comes to a boil.Serve the Karwar Style Varan Kadhi Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Bharva Bhindi and Phulka to enjoy your comforting meal.