Pancharatna Dal

Pancharatna/Panchmel dal is one of the popular dals from Rajasthan. Its a thick soup  full of nutrients. Panch means 5 in hindi, as the name suggests this dal is made of 5 lentils. Its usually served with Dal Bati in Rajasthani cuisine.

This is one of my most favorite dals. Easy to make and tastes just awesome.  Garama garam pancharatna dal with some hot rice, ghee and chatpataa pickle is just delicious!. I am feeling like eating it while writing this ;P, so I am going to my kitchen to make it. Do you also want to cook it for your next meal? Here is the recipe for you. 

Ingredients

• 1/4th Cup Spilt Pigeon Peas/Toor Dal
• 1/4th Cup Split Red Lentil/Masoor Dal
• 1/4th Cup Split Black Gram/Urad Dal
• 1/4th Cup Split Bengal Gram/Channa Dal
• 1/4th Cup Split Green Gram/Moong Dal
• 1 Onion
• 1 Tomato
• 1 Tbsp Ghee/Oil
• 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 Tsp Cumin/Jeera Powder
• 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 Dry Red Chili
• 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
• Coriander Leaves for Garnish
• Salt to Taste

Method :

• Mix all the lentils, soak them for at least 3omins.
• Pressure cook the soaked lentils for 3-4 whistle.
• Heat ghee/oil in a kadai, once hot enough add mustard seeds. When it starts crackling add ginger garlic paste, dry red chili and sauté for a minute.
• Now add chopped onions, cook until translucent and then add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and cook for 2mins.
• Then add cooked dal and salt, let it boil for 5-8mins on medium flame. Switch off the flame, add lemon juice and mix well. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice.