Panchratni Dal
by Tarla Dalal
Whole moong, urad and masoor are pressure cooked with the channa and toovar dals, resulting in a nutritious meal that is filling as well. A saucy tadka of spices, onions and tomatoes blended with the dals makes it super tasty!
Panchratni Dal recipe - How to make Panchratni Dal
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Serves 6 to 8.
1/4 cup whole moong (whole green gram)
1/4 cup masoor (whole red lentil)
1/4 cup whole urad (black lentil)
1/4 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
3 cardamoms (elaichi)
25 mm. (1") stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) powder
1/2 cup curds (dahi), whisked
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For the garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Main Procedure
- Clean, wash and soak the dals in warm water for at least an hour. Drain and keep aside.
- Add 4 cups water and cook in a pressure cooker for 15 to 20 minutes, over medium flame, till the dals are cooked.
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the cardamoms, cinnamon and cumin seeds and allow the cumin seeds to crackle.
- Add the onions and cook till they are golden brown.
- Add the tomatoes, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and fennel powder and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the curds and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked dals and salt and allow the dal to come to a boil.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice or rotis.
Nutrient values per
| Energy | 181 cal |
| Protein | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 128.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 49.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 81.9 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 16.1 mg |
| Potassium | 315.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
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https://www.tarladalal.com/panchratni-dal-4787rPanchratni Dal
swami
on 17 Aug 16 12:23 PM