Panchmel Dal Recipe: Rajasthani Panchratna Dal Recipe

Panchmel dal is a part of the authentic Rajasthani meal that comprises of a hot and spiced up dal made from a mix of five lentils. Here is a step-by-step procedure with images and a video.

Posted By: Sowmya Subramanian

Saturday, May 22, 2021, 13:19 [IST]

Panchmel dal recipe hails from the state of Rajasthan and it is a recipe that is made with a combination of five lentils with a spicy gravy. Also known as the panchratna, this dish is very simple and quick to make at home. It is a common household recipe but is also made during the festive seasons as a part fasting or vrat.

The panchratna dal is a combination of five lentils and hence is rich in protein and is included as a part of a healthy diet. It is usually served with rice, roti or baati. The Rajasthani cuisine is famous for serving the dal with a generous amount of ghee, which adds to the flavour and aroma of this mouth-watering dish.

If you are keen on preparing this mixed dal recipe, continue to read the step-by-step preparation method along with a video and images on how to prepare the panchmel dal at home.

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Prep Time

5 Mins

Cook Time

30M

Total Time

35 Mins

Recipe By: Meena Bhandari

Recipe Type: Main Course

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Yellow split moong dal - 1/4th cup

Masoor dal - 1/4th cup

Split urad dal - 1/4th cup

Toor dal - 1/4th cup

Chana dal - 1/4th cup

Water - 1½ glass

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Ghee - 1½ tbsp

Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch

Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1 tsp

Garlic (crushed) - 1 tsp

Green chillies (chopped) - 1 tsp

Red chilli powder - 1 tsp

Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp + for garnish

Cumin powder (jeera powder) - for garnish

Coriander leaves (chopped finely) - for garnish

How to Prepare

1. Take the moong dal, masoor dal, urad dal, toor dal and chana dal in a pressure cooker.

2. Add 1 glass of water to it.

3. Add salt and turmeric powder, and pressure cook it for upto 2-3 whistles.

4. Open the pressure cooker once it has cooled down.

5. Pour 1 tbsp of ghee in a heated deep-pan.

6. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds and crushed garlic; stir well.

7. Further, add the chopped green chillies, red chilli powder and sauté well.

8. Pour the cooked dal into the pan and half a glass of water.

9. Once it starts to boil, turn the stove off and add garam masala and lemon juice.

10. Mix everything well.

11. Garnish the dal with some garam masala powder, jeera powder, coriander leaves and half a tbsp of ghee.

Instructions

1.Wash the lentils thoroughly before cooking them.
2.You can also use whole green gram instead of the split yellow mung beans.
3.You can use oil instead of ghee, according to your preference.
4.The amount of water to be added while cooking is based on the preferred consistency of the gravy.

Nutritional Information