Panchmel Dal \ Panchratna dal
Panchmel dal is a Rajasthani dal which is made by mixing 5 different variety of lentils. It tastes wonderful with rice and chapati. The famous bati of Rajasthan is also eaten with this dal. Here is the recipe. All you need is Arhar dal \ Yellow pigeon peas - 1\4 cup Hari moong dal \ Split green gram- 1\4 cup Kali urd dal \ Split black gram- 1\4 cup Chana dal \ Bengal gram- 1\4 cup Dhuli masoor dal \ Pink lentil- 1\4 cup Salt to taste Turmeric powder - 1\2 tsp Water - 6 cups Ghee - 1\2 cup Dry red chilies - 3-4 Onion - 1 cup ( chopped ) Garlic - 1 tbsp ( chopped ) Ginger - 1 and 1\2 tsp Green chilies - 2 ( chopped ) Fresh coriander - 2 tbsp ( chopped ) Method of preparation Mix all the dals ( lentils ) in a bowl. Wash nicely. Add the dals in a pressure cooker. Add water, salt and turmeric powder. Cook till dal is done. Heat ghee in a pan. When the ghee is hot, add onion and garlic. Fry for 2 minutes. Add dry red chilies, ginger and green chilies. Fry till onion turns golden brown. Add t...