Description

Panchmel dal is basically a curry prepared from 5 lentils with spices. This dal is very common in India, and is consumed with either rice or rotis. This delicious Rajasthani panchratna dal is a protein packed dish as it contains the goodness and nutritive qualities of five different lentils. To make this delicacy at home, firstly rinse all the dals for a couple of times in water. Then soak the dals in water for 30 to 45 mins. After 30 to 45 minutes drain all the water. Pressure cook the dals for 4 to 5 whistles or till they are completely cooked. Mash the cooked dal lightly. In another pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter. Then add the cloves, cardamoms, broken red chilies. Fry till the red chilies change color. Add the crushed ginger and green chilly. Fry them till the raw aroma of ginger goes away. Add the chopped tomatoes, asafoetida, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Fry the masala well on a low flame till the tomatoes become soft and mushy. The oil or ghee will also separate. Now add this fried tempering mixture to the dal. Mix well. Simmer the dal for 10 minutes so that the flavors of the spices infuse well with the lentils. Add salt, mix it well and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot panchmel dal with rotis, rice, jeera rice or dal bati.