Sunday 22 March 2015

PANCHMEL DAL

INGREDIENTS

- Chana Dal
- Green half split dal
- Black split urad dal
- Toor dal
- Masoor dal
- Onions
- Toamatoes
- Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- Oil
- Salt
- Ginger and Garlic
- Coriander leaves
- Turmeric power
- Red chilli powder
- Dhania powder
- Water

Method
- Take 1/4th measure of each of the dals and soak all of them. Chop onions and tomatoes.
- Prepare the ginger and garlic paste by grinding them together.
- Take oil in a cooker, when the oil is hot add the cumin seeds and then add the onions
- Saute the onions till golden brown and add the ginger garlic paste and mix.
- Its time to add the chopped tomatoes and mix these well.
- Add turmeric, red chilli, powder, dhania and salt as per taste
- Add water and put the soaked dals into the cooker
- Close the lid of the cooker and allow for three whistles, simmer the flame and cook for another 5-8 minutes
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati