Dal Panchratna
by radhabaloo

Dal pancharatna is a delightful recipe with the panch lentils cooked together. The thick and rich dal panchratna is best suited for parties and can be enjoyed with both rice and rotis.

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Dal Panchratna recipe - How to make Dal Panchratna

1/2 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/2 cup moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
salt to taste
5 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paste
5 tbsp grated coconut
ginger (adrak)
5 to 6 garlic (lehsun) cloves
4 green chillies

For Garnishing
chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
curry leaves

Method

Combine the dals and pressure cook with enough water and turmeric till the dals are cooked.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and saute till they turn transparent.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and saute for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked dals, ground paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt, mix well and cook for 10 minutes or till raw smell goes.
Serve hot for rotis and pulkas.