Panchmel Dal

by Tarla Dalal

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A hi-five for this one! Moong dal, full moong, chana, Tovar and urad dals are pressure cooked and whisked to a smooth consistency. A lovely paste of the masalas and tamarind pulp is cooked in hot oil before the dal mixture is added to it. A tangy, spicy dal that will leave you very pleased! Enjoy!

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Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 40 mins.
Serves 2.
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Ingredients

1/3 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1/3 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/3 cup moong dal (split green gram)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp whole moong (whole green gram)
3 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chillies, slit
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tsp tamarind (imli) pulp
3 tbsp ghee
salt to taste

Method

Clean and wash the dals and add 4 cups of water. Pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles or till the dals are cooked.
In a bowl, combine the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala with 3 tbsp of water and mix well to make the masala. Keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cloves, bay leaves, cumin seeds, green chillies and asafoetida. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the prepared masala paste and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the cooked dal, amchur, tamarind pulp and salt and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust the consistency of the dal before serving and if required, add some water.

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