Rajasthani Panchmel Dal Recipe
Rajasthani Panchmel Dal- A simple, hearty and protein rich dal made with five types of dals. Tastes best when served as a part of the Dal Baati Churma Platter
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Whole black urad dal channa dal, toor dal, whole moong dal and masoor dal 1. 5 tbsp each soaked for 2 hours.
- Onion 1 chopped finely
- Tomato 2 chopped finely.
- Ginger and garlic 1 tsp each minced.
- Bay leaf cloves, cinnamon, green Cardamom 1 each
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Whole black pepper corns 1/2 tsp
- Hing a large pinch
- Ghee 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric powder 1 tsp
- Red chili powder garam masala, coriander powder and aamchur powder 1 tsp each
- Coriander leaves for garnish.
Instructions
- Soak the dal in water for 2 hours.
- Pressure cook this with 2 cups water, a pinch of turmeric and salt till mushy.
- Remove when pressure releases on its own. Mash lightly.
- Heat a pan with ghee. Add hing and immediately tip in the whole spices.
- Once they become fragrant, add ginger and garlic and fry till garlic begins to brown.
- Now, add onions and fry till light brown.
- Add all spice powders except the aamchur powder and mix well. Do this on low flame.
- Cook for 30 secs.
- Next add tomatoes and cook till mushy.
- Add salt. Next add the cooked dal and mix well.
- Simmer for 5-6mins. Finish with a sprinkle of aamchur powder and coriander leaves.
- If you don't have aamchur, add lemon juice just before serving.
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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