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Rajasthani Panchmel Dal

Rajasthani Panchmel Dal is a 5 lentil dal preparation, also known as Panchratna Dal. It has a great complexity of flavor due to the variety of lentils used.
Cook Time30 minutes
Soaking Time2 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Rajasthani
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 287kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chana dal
  • ¼ cup toor dal
  • ¼ cup whole green lentils
  • ¼ cup whole black lentils
  • ¼ cup masoor dal
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • A pinch of asoefetida
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 chopped green chillies
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak lentils in enough water to cover for 2 hours.
  • Drain and combine in a saucepan with 6 cups water and turmeric.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until lentils are cooked through.
  • In a large pot, heat ghee.
  • Add asoefetida and cumin seed.
  • Fry for 1 minute until cumin seed starts to tast a little.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add onion and saute until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, coriander and chillies.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, 1 minutes if using canned tomatoes.
  • Add cooked lentils with all of the cooking liquid.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the lentils until they are 50% mashed.
  • Add salt to taste and simmer for 10-15 minutes. The longer you cook, the thicker the dal will become. If you prefer thinner dal, simmer for less time.
  • Serve with rice or flatbread.

Notes

It is important to presoak the lentils to make them more easily digestible.
Split black lentils and split green gram can be used instead of the whole. if you prefer.
This recipe can be easily adapted and made in the Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg
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