Rajasthani Panchmel Dal | Panchratan Dal | Mix of Five Lentils

Step 1

In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon chana dal, 1 tablespoon toor dal, 1 tablespoon urad dal, 1 tablespoon masoor dal, 1 tablespoon moong dal, and soak them for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add the dal to the pressure cooker and add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Cook up to 2 whistles. Once the pressure releases, mash the dal and keep it aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and add 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 4 dry red chilies, 1/2 cup chopped onions and mix well.

Step 4

Add 3 chopped green chilies, few curry leaves, and mix well.

Step 5

Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon chopped ginger. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Step 6

Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1.2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon Kasuri methi, and mix well.

Step 7

Add cooked dal and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 8

Add chopped coriander leaves and turn off the stove.