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.



  1. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

  2. 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.



  1. Add the tomatoes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Add the garam masala, coriander and green chillies, mix well and sauté on a


   medium flame for a minute.



  1. 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.



  1. Serve immediately.



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