Panchratna Dal Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Panchratna Dal Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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 cup chana dal, soaked overnight
  • • 2 tbsp gram flour, toasted
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 green chilies, minced
  • • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the soaked chana dal until just tender, then drain well and spread out to dry.

2
Phase 2

Coarsely grind the dal with onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander, garam masala, Kashmiri chili powder, toasted gram flour, and salt.

3
Phase 3

Form the mixture into small round kebabs.

4
Phase 4

Shallow-fry on a hot griddle in a little oil until crisp and browned on both sides.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.