Methiche Varan ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

by Tarla Dalal

Methiche Varan, an authentic Maharashtrian dal reverberating with all the flavours that the desi palate yearns for, this low-cal dish is loaded with methi leaves, rich in fibre, folic acid, vitamin A and iron.

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It is right to be concerned about shedding your pregnancy weight after delivery, but you surely do not have to worry about losing variety or flavour in the foods you have! Methiche Varan is a perfect example. An authentic Maharashtrian dal reverberating with all the flavours that the desi palate yearns for, this low-cal dish is loaded with methi leaves, rich in fibre, folic acid, vitamin A and iron. Replacing sugar with jaggery not only enhances the taste but also reinforces the iron content. This fibre-loaded dish will appease your craving and hunger, while also helping you regain your waist-line.

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Methiche Varan ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe - How to make Methiche Varan ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins 6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 1/2 tsp grated jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Method

Combine the dal, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of hot water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Whisk the dal well using a hand blender. Keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the cooked and whisked dal, fenugreek leaves, jaggery, chilli powder, green chilli paste, garlic paste and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve hot.