Rajasthani Panchmel Dal Recipe | Panchratna Dal Recipe

Rajasthani Panchmel Dal Recipe | Panchratna Dal Recipe | Indian Dal Recipe

Panchmel dal as the name says is the combination of five dals and belongs to Rajasthani cuisine. This dal is protein packed with the goodness of five dals together.

Generally, panchmel dal is served with baati but can be served with roti and rice too.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Soaking Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings Serving

Calories

Author Bhawana

Ingredients

Moong dal (yellow lentil) – 2 Tblsp
Masoor dal (split red lentil) – 2 Tblsp
Urad dal (split black gram) – 2 Tblsp
Chana dal (split Bengal gram) – 2 Tblsp
Arhar dal (pigeon peas split or tuar dal or tur dal) – 2 Tblsp

For Tempering

1 Cup onion chopped finely
1 Medium tomato chopped finely
2-3 Dry red chili
1 Tsp ginger
1 Tsp cumin seed
A pinch asafoetida
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder
1/2 Tsp red chili powder (optional)
2 Tblsp ghee
3 Cups water

Instructions

First of all, prepare for boiling dal. Combine all five dals together. Wash and soak for about 20-30 minutes. This will reduce the cooking time.
Pressure cook the dals with 3 cups of water. 2 Whistle is enough to cook lentils and let the pressure releases on its own. If you like mushy dal then go for 3-5 whistles.
Meanwhile, prepare for tempering. Heat a kadhai and add ghee.
To this add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and dry red chilies and let them splutter.
Now add chopped onion and grated ginger. Fry till they change color to brown.
Add chopped tomato and cook until tomatoes become mushy.
Finally add turmeric powder, red chili powder and mix well.
Now add boiled dal, stir well. Adjust salt as per taste.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with roti or rice or baati. Rajasthani panchmel dal is ready to enjoy.

Notes

Add ghee before serving too, this enhances panchmel dal taste.
Add lemon while having with rice.
Soaking is must otherwise lentils will take time to cook.

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