Mixed Dal Recipe | Authentic Panchmel Dal | Rajasthani Dal Tadka
Learn how to make traditional panchmel dal with five lentils. A protein-rich, flavorful Indian dal perfect for everyday meals.
Ingredients
For boiling of dal
- ¼ cup chana dal
- ¼ cup yellow moong dal
- ¼ cup toor dal
- ¼ cup red masoor dal
- ¼ split black urad dal
- 2 laung
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 small sized black cardamom
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 3 cup water
For making tadka
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 tej patta
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small whole red chilli
- 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic and green chilli paste
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasoori methi
For seasoning
- 1 tsp ghee
- ¼ tsp heeng
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
Instructions
Boiling of dal
- Add all the dals in a bowl, wash them with water a few times.
- Then add water and soak them for an hour.
- After soaking, strain the soaked water and transfer dal to a pressure cooker. Add ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp turmeric powder.
- Now take 2 laung, 1 black cardamom, and 1 inch cinnamon stick, tie them in a small piece of cloth and place in the dal.
- Cover the pressure cooker and cook up to 3-4 whistles. Wait till the pressure is released.
- Once the pressure is released, check if dal is cooked well or not. Put it aside.
Making of tadka
- Now in a frying pan add 2 tbsp mustard oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 1 whole red chilli. Roast them for few seconds.
- Then add chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chilli paste. Saute them till they becomes brown and their raw smell is gone.
- Now add ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and cook for few seconds.
- Then add tomato puree, mix and cover the pan. Cook it for 4-5 minutes on low flame or till the gravy starts leaving oil. Add 1 cup of water and wait till it starts boiling.
- Now add boiled dal mixture and mix well, cover and cook it on simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Finally, add garam masala and some kasoori methi rubbing into your hands and mix. Cook further 1-2 minutes. Switch off the flame.
How to prepare seasoning
- In a small pan, add 1 tsp ghee, ¼ tsp heeng and ½ tsp red chilli powder. Cook for few seconds and then switch off the flame.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, add tadka and garnish with green coriander leaves. Enjoy!
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Notes
1• This Dal tastes best when we add a seasoning with desi ghee.
2 • Soak dal at least 30-40 minutes or best if can do for an hour for fast cooking and better taste.
3• Cook well the onion and tomato gravy before adding boiled dal into it.
4• This Dal shouldn’t be too thick or too thin in consistency.
5• You can choose any 5 dals of your choice.