Panchmel Dal
Panchmel Dal is a mixed dals (lentils) cooked together and tempered in a spice mix to enhance the flavors and make for a whole some meal with rice or any type rotis but specially with Angakadi roti (bread). The different dals used in this preparation provide a combination of health benefits and flavors in a single dish.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
for the dal
- ¼ cup split red gram tur dal, arhar dal
- ¼ cup split green gram moong dal
- ¼ cup split red lentil masoor dal
- ¼ cup split bengal gram chana dal
- ¼ cup split black gram urad dal
- ½ tsp turmeric powder haldi
- to taste salt
for the tempering (tadka)
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds rai
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds jeera
- a pinch asafetida hing
- ¼ tsp all spice powder garam masala
- ½ tsp roasted cumin seeds
- 2-3 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1-2 onions finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger chopped or grated
- 3-4 green chili finely chopped
- 2-3 dry red chilies
- 2 tbsp ghee clarified butter
Instructions
for the dal
- Soak dals together for atleast 1 hour. Put dals in a pressure cooker & add salt & turmeric powder to it. Boil them.
- In a separate small bowl soak dry red chilies. Finely ground red chilies into a paste using a mortar & pestle. Do not discard the water in which it was soaked.
for the tempering (tadka)
- In a wok, prepare the seasoning. Add ghee, asafetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chili paste, garam masala, cumin powder and green chilis. Once roasted, add onion & ginger. Fry till they turn golden brown. Now add tomatoes & fry them till they leave ghee.
- Once the tempering is done, add cooked dal and cook for 4-5 minutes on slow flame. You can adjust salt and water if required. Serve Panchmel Dal with Angakadi, roti, phulkas or paranthas of your choice.
Notes
Serve Panchmel Dal with Angakadi, roti, phulkas or paranthas of your choice.