Panchratni Dal Recipe

• ¼ cup Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)
• ¼ cup Toovar Dal (Arhar Dal)
• ¼ cup Black Lentils (Urad Dal)
• ¼ cup Whole Green Gram (Moong Dal)
• ¼ cup Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
• 2 Onions, chopped lengthwise
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 2 tsp Ginger, chopped
• 2 Green Chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• A pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
• ½ cup Tomato Puree
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• Salt to taste

• In a bowl, mix together all the five types of dal and wash them properly.
• Now pressure cook the dals with water, salt and turmeric powder.
• Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and asafetida to it. As soon as the seeds sputter, add onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.
• Now, add the chopped green chillies and ginger.
• Sauté for two more minutes and then add the cooked dal.
• Immediately add garam masala, cumin seed powder, tomato puree and cook for some time.
• Stir well and cover the pan so that the dal absorbs the flavour of spices.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.