Panchratna Dal
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Panchratna Dal Ingredients for Panchratna Dal 2 Tbsp Split Black Gram Lentils 2 Tbsp Split Pigeon Peas 2 Tbsp Yellow Lentils 2 Tbsp Split Chickpeas 2 Tbsp Red Lentils 1 Tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder 10-12 Garlic Cloves 1 pc of Ginger 2 Tbsp Oil 2-3 Tbsp ghee 1 Cinnamon 2 Cloves 2 Cardamom 1 Tsp Black Cumin Seeds 3-4 Dried Red Chillies 1 Onion Chopped 2 Tomatoes Finely Chopped Salt To Taste 3-4 Green Chilli 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder 1 Cup Water Coriander Leaves Steps for Panchratna Dal Rinse all the dals for a couple of times in water and soak them for 30 minutes. Pressure the cook the dals for 4-5 whistles or until they are cooked with turmeric,salt and 600ml water. Mash the cooked dals lightly and add in it garam masala powder and kasuri methi and keep aside. In another pan add oil or ghee (I have added both) Add cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. After 30 seconds add chopped ginger, garlic, onions and dried red chillies and sauté for a couple of minutes Add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies chopped, salt and coriander power and cook on a low flame covered for 8-10 minutes till tomatoes are mushy and oil separates. Finally add the boiled dal, coriander leaves and simmer covered for 10- 12 minutes so that the flavours of the spices infuse well with the dals. Panchmel dal is ready. Serve hot with rotis and jeera rice. Copyright © 2021 Cooking With Benazir. .