Five Lentil Stew Panch Dal Recipes

PANCHMEL DAL RECIPE | PANCHARATNA DAL | RAJASTHANI DAL PANCHRATAN

Steps:

• firstly, in a bowl take ¼ cup toor dal, ¼ cup urad dal, ¼ cup moong dal, ¼ cup masoor dal and ¼ cup chana dal.
• rinse well and soak for 30 minutes.
• transfer the soaked dal into the pressure cooker.
• add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 2 bay leaf, 1 tsp ghee and 3 cups water.
• pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the dal is cooked completely.
• once the pressure releases, open the cooker and check if the dal is cooked well. keep aside.
• in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 1 tsp cumin and 1 dried red chilli.
• saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
• now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions turn golden brown.
• further add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp salt.
• saute until the spices turn aromatic.
• add 2 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
• now add cooked dal and mix well adjusting consistency as required.
• cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
• further add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
• to prepare the tempering, heat 1 tsp ghee. add 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp chilli powder and 1 dried red chilli.
• immediately pour the tempering over dal. make sure the tadka doesn't get burnt.
• finally, enjoy panchmel dal or pancharatna dal with roti or jeera rice.

FIVE-LENTIL STEW (PANCH DAL)

Steps:

• Rinse dals. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add dals, stir, and bring back to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 2 hours.
• Add turmeric and cayenne to dal and bring water to boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until dal is tender, approximately 35 minutes.
• 10-15 minutes before dal is ready, begin cooking spice mixture. Heat oil in heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cumin and garam masala and cook another minute. Add tomatoes and salt and cook until tomatoes have been reduced, approximately 10 minutes.
• Add onion mixture to dal and stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes more to blend flavors. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning.
• Serve hot in one large bowl or in individual-sized bowls with chapati or naan.