Rajasthani panchamel dal

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Rajasthani panchamel dal

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 tbsp masoor dal


  • 2 tbso moong dal


  • 2 tbsp toor dal


  • 2 tbsp chana dal


  • 2 tbsp black urad dal


  • 2 dry red chillies


  • 1-2 bay leaves (tej patta)


  • 2 crushed cloves (loong)


  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste


  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai)


  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)


  • 1-2 pinches of asafoetida (hing)


  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)


  • 1 tsp red chilli powder


  • 1 tsp salt or as required


  • 3-4 tbsp Clarified butter (ghee)


  • 1 medium sized finely chopped onion


  • 1 medium sized finely chopped tomato


  • 2 finely chopped green chillies


  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves


  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Directions

  • Combine all 5 dals wash and drain them. Soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  • Add soaked dals in a pressure cooker and add 3 cups of water. Pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  • Add asafoetida, bay leaves, dry red chillies, crushed colves and ginger garlic paste. Saute them for 1-2 minutes or until the raw smell goes.
  • Add finely chopped onion and fry it for 1 minute. Add finely chopped tomato and green chillies. fry again for 1 minute.
  • Add the rest of the masalas (except garam masala) and fry for 1 more minute.
  • Now its time to add cooked and mashed dals. Stir well.
  • Add water and salt as needed.
  • Cook the dal for 4-5 minutes on medium flame flame. Stir continuously.
  • Once done add garam masala and chopped coriander leaves.
  • Rajasthani panchamel dal is ready. Serve hot with rice or chapati. Enjoy ☺