Panchmel Dal / Mixed Lentils

Lentils are rich in proteins and full of nutrition. It is also low in fat and sodium. It is very easy and quick to make and digest as well. I cook lentils very often as they are one of my favorite recipes I learnt from Mom. I love to have this simple dal with chapati's as well as rice. This recipe is a combination of five different lentils together.

Ingredients:-

• 2 tbsp chana dal / split Bengal gram
• 2 tbsp moong dal / split green gram
• 2 tbsp urad dal / split & skinned black gram
• 2 tbsp tuar dar / split pigeon pea
• 2 tbsp masoor dal / red lentils
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 3½ - 4 cups water
• salt to taste

Method:-

• Wash the dals well and pressure cook along with water, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
• Simmer for 5 minutes after one whistle.
• Whisk the dal well and keep aside. 

Ingredients for tempering:-

• 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 - 3 akhi lal mirch / dried red chillies
• 1 sprig curry leaves

Method:-

• Heat ghee in a pan.
• Add garlic, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
• Saute on low flame till garlic turns light golden.
• Pour this seasoning over dal.
• Serve hot with chapati's or rice.

Notes:-

• You may adjust the water as per your required consistency.
• If you find the dal too thin cook for some time more on high flame after whisking it, or if you may add little water if you find the dal is too thick and give it a boil.
• Pour some ghee over dal while eating.

Happy Cooking!!

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