Dal Panchmel

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Jul 31, 2023

Dal Panchmel

About Dal Panchmel

Table of Contents

The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example

  • Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 2 tbsps
  • Whole green gram (sabut moong) 2 tbsps
  • Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal) 2 tbsps
  • Split pigeon peas (toor dal) 2 tbsps
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  • Mix all the dals in a bowl, wash well and soak in sufficient water overnight.
  • Drain, and put into a pressure cooker. Add 1½ cups water and cook under pressure till 3 whistles are given out. Drain the dals and reserve the cooking liquor.
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Serving Suggestion : Dal Panchmel is best had with bajra/jowar roti, dal bati or rice..

Ingredients

  • Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 2 tbsps
  • Whole green gram (sabut moong) 2 tbsps
  • Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal) 2 tbsps
  • Split pigeon peas (toor dal) 2 tbsps
  • Whole red lentils (sabut masoor) 2 tbsps
  • Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds ½ tsp
  • Garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp
  • Medium onion, finely chopped ½
  • Red chilli powder ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder ½ tsp
  • Garam masala powder ¼ tsp
  • Cumin powder ¼ tsp
  • Asafoetida ½ tsp
  • Medium tomato, finelychopped ½
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp

How to Make Dal Panchmel (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Mix all the dals in a bowl, wash well and soak in sufficient water overnight.
  2. Drain, and put into a pressure cooker. Add 1½ cups water and cook under pressure till 3 whistles are given out. Drain the dals and reserve the cooking liquor.
  3. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add onion and saute till light brown.
  4. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder and asafoetida and mix well. Saute till the oil begins to leave the masala.
  5. Add tomato and mix and saute till it turns pulpy.
  6. Add the boiled mixed dals along with the reserved liqueur and mix well. Add more water as required to get the right consistency. Add salt and mix and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, drizzle lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Additional Tips and Tricks

Serving Suggestion : Dal Panchmel is best had with bajra/jowar roti, dal bati or rice..

About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:8 hours

Cook time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Dal and Kadhi

Cuisine: Rajasthani

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