Panchmel Dal

This is the protein-packed Rajasthani Dal recipe. Panch =5 and mel =mix ,one of the most popular dal of Rajasthan is delicious and nutritious.Traditionally, 5 dals are used and hence the name -"Panch mel" dal The dal is thick and can be eaten with Chapati,Roti, Paratha or jeera rice. But to make it more protein rich I added green peas ,chick peas and also kidney beans (Rajma).
I first ate this dal in Hyderabad at Dhola-ri-Dhani (An Ethentic Rajasthani resort) where authentic Rajasthani cuisine is served.I liked the taste of this spicy dal. I got this recipie from Sanjeev Kapoors "Khana Khazana book".

(Serves 4 - 6)

Ingredients:-

1/4 cup Toor Dal

1/4 cup Moong Dal

1/4 cup Masoor Dal

1/4 cup Urad Dal

1/4 cup Chana Dal

1 tbsp split Green Peas

1 tbsp Chick Peas

1 tbsp rajma

A pinch of Asafoetida

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Pepper Powder

1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chilly powder
2 tomatoes ,Chopped
2 green chillies
1/2 " inch ginger
2-3 garlic cloves
1 onion (finely chopped)

salt to taste
2 Whole red chillies

2 tbsp Ghee /Butter

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 cinnamon stick

3 cloves

2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Method:-

1. Pressure cook dals,Green Peas,Chick Peas and Rajma with asafoetida and turmeric powder, adding 2 cups water for 3 whistles.

2. Let it open. Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat, add cumin , whole red chilies, cloves, and cinnamon, and let it splutter.
3. Now add onions and chilli- ginger- garlic paste and saute till it changes to light brown.
4. Add tomatoes and fry till oil comes out.
5. Add pepper powder,chilli powder, garam masala,coriander powder and salt.Cook for 5 minutes stirring it.

6. Garnish with Coriander.

7. Serve with chapati, roti, paratha or jeera rice.

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