Panchmel Dal recipe | Rajasthani Pancharatna dal

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Delicious Panchmel Dal, a Rajasthani Pancharatna dal, served in a traditional bowl garnished with fr.

Dal varieties 

Traditionally panchratna dal is prepared with an equal amount of 5 dal varieties. You can alter the quantity according to family preference

Can I pressure cook onion, and tomato with dal

Traditionally, onion, garlic, and tomatoes are sauteed, and then cooked dal is added, but for homestyle dal, to save time, you can cook everything together. Texture and flavor might vary slightly.

can I skip onion and garlic?

They help for digestion and also give Nice flavor so I recommend them but for no onion no garlic style Rajasthani Panchmel dal  skip

Why Kashmiri chilli powder?

it makes kids spice-friendly versions of dal and also gives amazing color to the dal. If you are using regular chilli powder, reduce spice accordingly 

serving option

Dal tastes best with jeera rice. You can also serve it with other pulao varieties. It also goes well with the chappati and paratha varieties.

Instant pot dal

Pressure cook for 10 minutes and follow the rest of the steps.

tadka options

  • For lasooni dal, temper with garlic
  • Use red chilli or chilli powder
  • You can add curry leaves for homestyle dal

PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES

DAL RECIPES

HOTEL STYLE RECIPES

Traditional Rajasthani Panchmel Dal served in a bowl with fresh cilantro garnish.

Ingredients

1/4 cup toor dal

1/4 cup moong dal

1/4 cup masoor dal

1/4 cup moong beans

1/4 cup black urad dal

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp salt

3 cups water

1 tsp ghee

Dal:

1 tbsp ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 red chilies

1 cup onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

Ginger, minced

3/4 cup heaped tomato, chopped

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

3/4 cup water

1/4 tsp garam masala

1 heaped tsp salt

Garnish:

Coriander leaves

Kasoori methi

1 tsp ghee

Traditional Panchmel Dal served with crispy Rajasthani Bajra Roti on a metal plate.

How to make Panchmel dal with step-by-step pictures

  • First, wash and soak all the dals

Toor dal being cooked for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal recipe.

Vegetarian Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with moong beans and spices.

Cooking Panchmel Dal with yellow lentils and green gram in a stainless steel pot.

Urad dal being added for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal dish.

Delicious Panchmel Dal, a Rajasthani Pancharatna dal dish with lentils and spices.

A person washing mixed lentils for Panchmel Dal, a traditional Rajasthani dish.

Pouring hot water into a pot of Panchmel Dal for Rajasthani recipe.

Soaked Panchmel Dal with water and spices for authentic Rajasthani flavor.

  • Add water, turmeric powder, salt, and ghee to the soaked dals; pressure cook for 3 whistles, then simmer for 1 minute

Rajasthani Panchmel Dal being cooked in an Instant Pot with water.

Traditional Panchmel Dal with spices and lentils in a cooking pot.

Traditional Rajasthani Panchmel Dal being cooked in a pressure cooker.

Pressure cooker with three whistles for Panchmel Dal cooking.

Traditional Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with mixed lentils and spices.

  •  Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and red chilies, and sauté

Ghee melting in a pan for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal recipe.

Cumin seeds being added to a pan for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal recipe.

Cooking Panchmel Dal with spices and dried red chili in a wok.

Spices and dried red chilies being sautéed in a pan for Panchmel Dal.

  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until translucent

Cooking onion, spices, and red chili in a pan for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal recipe.

Chopped onions and ginger in a pan for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal recipe.

Chopped onions, garlic, and spices for Panchmel Dal in a stainless steel pan.

Cooking Panchmel Dal with chopped vegetables in a pan for Rajasthani cuisine.

  • Add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt; sauté for 1 minute.

Authentic Panchmel Dal with spices and vegetables for Rajasthani cuisine.

Kashmiri chilli powder being added to a pan with onions and spices for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal.

Spices and ingredients for Panchmel Dal, including coriander powder, onions, and red chili powder.

A close-up of spices and ingredients for Rajasthani Panchmel Dal in a pan.

Cooking Panchmel Dal, Rajasthani Pancharatna dal, in a wok with spices.

  • Add tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Chopped tomatoes added to the pan for Panchmel Dal, a traditional Rajasthani dish.

Traditional Rajasthani Panchmel Dal cooking in a pan, highlighting authentic Indian lentil dish.

  • Add water and boil until it reaches a thick, stew-like consistency (thokku).

A vibrant image showing the cooking process of Panchmel Dal with spices and vegetables in a pan.

A close-up of Panchmel Dal being cooked in a pan, highlighting vibrant spices and ingredients used i.

  • Combine the cooked dals with the mixture, add water if needed, and boil for 2 minutes.

Delicious Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with cooked lentils and spices.

Delicious Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with spices and lentils, showcasing traditional Indian cuisine.

Delicious Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with spices and lentils.

Delicious Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with spices and lentils.

  • Add garam masala, kasoori methi, coriander leaves, ghee, and adjust salt; simmer and boil briefly.

Delicious Rajasthani Panchmel Dal garnished with fresh coriander leaves. Perfect for traditional Ind.

Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with spices and herbs, traditional Indian lentil dish.

Traditional Panchmel Dal with spices and herbs, Rajasthani style.

Delicious Panchmel Dal with spices, herbs, and salt in a traditional Rajasthani style.

Delicious Panchmel Dal with spices and herbs, perfect for Rajasthani cuisine lovers.

Traditional Rajasthani Panchmel Dal with spices and herbs in a cooking pot.

Authentic Panchmel Dal in a traditional Rajasthani style, served in a decorative bowl with fresh cil.

Delicious Panchmel Dal, a Rajasthani Pancharatna dal, served in a traditional bowl garnished with fr.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup toor dal
  • 1/4 cup moong dal
  • 1/4 cup masoor dal
  • 1/4 cup moong beans
  • 1/4 cup black urad dal
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • Dal:
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 red chilies
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Ginger minced
  • 3/4 cup heaped tomato chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 1 heaped tsp salt
  • Garnish:
  • Coriander leaves
  • Kasoori methi
  • 1 tsp ghee

Instructions

  • First, wash and soak all the dals.
  • Add water, turmeric powder, salt, and ghee to the soaked dals; pressure cook for 3 whistles, then simmer for 1 minute.
  • Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and red chilies, and sauté.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until translucent.
  • Add turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt; sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until mushy.
  • Add water and boil until it reaches a thick, stew-like consistency (thokku).
  • Combine the cooked dals with the mixture, add water if needed, and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Add garam masala, kasoori methi, coriander leaves, ghee, and adjust salt; simmer and boil briefly.

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Notes

Dal thickens over time. If you're serving immediately, you can add extra water to adjust the consistency.
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Traditional Panchmel Dal served with crispy Rajasthani Bajra Roti on a metal plate.

Notes:
Dal thickens over time. If you’re serving immediately, you can add extra water to adjust the consistency.

 

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