## Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Rajasthani Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Rajasthani
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal:
* 1/4 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 1/4 cup Masoor Dal (Whole)
* 1/4 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
* 1/4 cup Black Urad Dal (Whole)
* 1/4 cup Green Moong Dal (Whole)
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 4 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 2 Green Chillies – slit vertically
* 1 Bay leaves (tej patta)
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) – broken
* 1 Tomato – finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* Salt – as required
* 1 Lemon – juice extracted
* 1 tablespoon Ghee
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 Dry Red Chillies – broken
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal:
1. we will first soak the all the dals in 3 cups of water for about 3 hours.
2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat; add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.
3. Add the onion, green chillies, ginger and garlic and saute until the onion softends.
4. Add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick and saute for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through.
5. Next add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, hing and saute for about a minute until the tomatoes have slightly softened.
6. Once the tomatoes have softened, add the soaked dals, salt to taste and add water if required such that the water is at least 2 inches above the level of dal.
7. Cover the pressure cooker, and pressure cook the Rajasthani Panchmel Dal for about 5 to 6 whistles – about 20 minutes until it is completely cooked through.
8. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
9. Once the pressure has released, check if the dals are cooked well to perfection.
10. Once pressed between fingers it should mash easily.
11. Stir in the juice from the lemon and the coriander leaves and transfer the Rajasthani Panchmel Dal to a serving bowl.
12. The next is the tadka, heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
13. Add the cumin seeds and red chillies and allow it to roast for a few seconds.
14. Turn off the heat and add this tadka to the Rajasthani Panchmel DalServe the Rajasthani Panchmel Dal along with Bati or eat it along Spicy Paneer Pulao With Vegetables followed by the mouth-watering Traditional Rasmalai Recipe.
### Tips for the Best Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal | Panchkuti Dal recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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