Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Panchratna Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1/4 cup each toor, chana and yellow moong dal
- • 2 tbsp each masoor and urad dal
- • 4 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse all five dals together and pressure-cook with water, turmeric and salt for 4-5 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee in a pan and sizzle the cumin seeds.
3
Phase 3
Add the onion and cook until golden, then add the tomatoes and cook until soft.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka into the dal, mash lightly and simmer 10 minutes, adding water if too thick.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with rice or roti.