Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Pressure-cook the mixed dals with turmeric and water until soft.
Heat the ghee and pop the cumin seeds.
Add the tomato, coriander powder, and red chili powder; sauté until the ghee separates.
Add the cooked dals and salt; simmer 10 minutes.
Serve this Rajasthani panchmel dal hot with baati or steamed rice.