Panchkuti Dal, Panchratan Dal
by Tarla Dalal
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!
Serve it hot with rotis , rice and a sukhi subzi to make a homely and satisfying meal.
Panchkuti Dal, Panchratan Dal recipe - How to make Panchkuti Dal, Panchratan Dal
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
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 small 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
- Method
- Wash all the dals and soak in enough water for 1 hour. Drain.
- Combine the soaked dals with 1/2 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- 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.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the garam masala, coriander and green chillies, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
- 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.
- Serve immediately.
Panchkuti Dal Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 202 cal |
| Protein | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 386.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 44.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 54 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 16.2 mg |
| Potassium | 342 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
A healthy mix of five different dals .. gives a nice texture ..when cooked with basic spices and ingredients adds to the flavour. Please note that jeera has been ommited in step 4 which may please be added.Thanks.
Panchkuti Dal.. A mixture of 5 dal.. It is simply aromatic and a flavourful dal.. A different recipe.. from the regular dal.. I make this often.. as everyone enjoys this in my family..