Vadi/Vari/ Badi, the sun dried lentil cake is very popular in Sindhi cuisine.There are many recipes to make the sun dried lentil cakes at home, but generally the store brought, spicy, Amritsar Vari is preferred. The Vari, bursting with flavors of black pepper and garam masala imparts a meaty flavor to whatever dish it is added, be it the potato curry or the Pulav. Traditionally, in Sindhi Cuisine, a flavorsome Pulav is made using Vari, the preparation being bit elaborate and the ingredients, of course, varies from recipe to recipe ! But I was in a mood to savor rice…


