Know Tarla Dalal's Panchkuti Dal recipe

Traditional and wholesome are the words that describe this tasty dal most aptly. As the name suggests, Panchkuti Dal features a combo of five pulses, which gives it a unique texture, flavour and aroma. You will find that this dal does not get mushy, mainly because of the blend of many pulses with varied textures. With a tempering of whole spices and seeds, and a team of ingredients like tomatoes, green chillies and ginger to add to the flavour, this dal becomes a full-fledged side-dish, which transforms even simple roti into a delicacy!

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes                    Cooking Time: 30 minutes                           Makes 2 servings

 

1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)

1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal

1 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)

1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)

1 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)

2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli

4 curry leaves (kadi patta)

1/4 cup roughly chopped tomatoes

1/2 tsp garam masala

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

salt to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

 

1. Wash all the dals and soak in enough water for 1 hour. Drain.
2. Combine the soaked dals with 11/2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and

    pressure cook for 3 whistles.

3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
4. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, cinnamon,

    garlic, ginger, dry kashmiri chilli and curry leaves, mix well and sauté on a

    medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Add the tomatoes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the garam masala, coriander and green chillies, mix well and sauté on a

   medium flame for a minute.

7. Add the prepared cooked dal, salt and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a

   medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

8. Serve immediately.

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