Rajasthani Panchratan Dal Recipe

Ingredients for Panchratan Dal

• Arhar Dal - 25 gms.(1 table spoon)
• Moon Dal - 25 gms.
• Urad Dal - 25 gms.
• Channa Dal - 25 gms.
• Masoor Dal - 25 gms.
• Salt - according to the taste or 3/4 tea spoon.

For Tadka(Tampering)

• Ghee - 1-2 table spoon.
• Heeng - 2 pinch.
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tea spoon.
• Black pepper - 6-8
• Laung - 4
• Cardamom - 2
• Red Chilli - 2-3
• Ginger - 1 inch.
• Green Chilli - 2 (chopped)
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tea spoon.
• Coriander powder - 1 tea spoon.
• Coriander leaves - 1 table spoon (chopped)

Method - How to make Panchratan Dal

Wash and soak all the Dal(s) for 1 hour.

Put the soaked Dal(s) in the cooker with 1 cup water. Add Salt and Turmeric powder to it and close the cooker for up to 1 whistle. Turn off the flame and let the steam come out.

Peel and beat Black Pepper, Laung, and Cardamom.

Take a pan and heat some Ghee for tampering. Put Cumin seeds, let it splutter and then add Red Chilli, beaten Masala, Ginger, and Green Chilli. Cook the masala for a minute. Put this Masala into the cooker and mix it well into the Dal. Turn off the flame and garnish it with Coriander leaves. Panchratna Dal is ready.

Serve this PanchRatan Dal with Naan, Chapatis, and Rice.

• This preparation is for 4 people.
• Time Taken - 30 minutes.