Panchkuti Dal Video by Tarla Dalal

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This appealing combination of five dals and a blend of indian spices is low in sodium and provides adequate protein, calcium and folic acid.

  

Recipe Description for Panchkuti Dal ( Dals )

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Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

Method
  1. Wash all the dals and soak in enough water for 1 hour. Drain.
  2. Combine the soaked dals with 1/2 cup of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the tomatoes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add the garam masala, coriander and green chillies, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve immediately.