Panchvati Dal / 5 Lentil curry

Panchvati Dal  is a dal or curry made using five types of lenthils. For vegetarians like myself, Dals or lenthils are a great source of proteins.So I try to use lentils either by making Dal curries or using them in parathas or using them along with rice to make khitchdi .



INGREDIENTS:

• Yellow moong dal : 1/4 cup
• Channa dal : 1/4 cup
• Urad dal (black gram ) : 1/4 cup (I used split black gram with skin)
• Toor or tuvar dal : 1/4 cup
• Masoor dal : 1/4 cup
• Onion : 1 cup (chopped)
• Tomato : 1 cup (finely chopped)
• Ginger : 1 inch (grated)
• Garlic : 2-3 big cloves (grated)
• Turmeric powder (haldi) : 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida (hing) : 1/4 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder : 1/2 tsp (Adjust according to taste)
• Garam masala : 1 tsp
• Ghee or oil : 1 tbsp+ 1 tsp
• Cinnamon : 1 inch
• Bay Leaf : 1
• Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chillies : 2
• Curry Leaves : 4 nos
• Lemon Juice : 2 tsp
• Salt as per taste
• Cilantro : 2 tbsp chopped

PROCEDURE:

• Mix all the dals or lentils , wash them. Now add 3 3/4th cup of water and soak the dals for 30 minutes. Add turmeric powder and 1 tsp oil. Pressure cook the lentils ( about 3 whistles).

• Heat  oil or ghee in a thick bottomed pan, When hot, add the bayleaf and cinnamon. Next add the cumin seeds , mustard seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves. 

• When the seeds start to splatter, add the onions ,grated ginger and garlic and mix.When the onions turn translucent, add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.

• When the tomatoes have cooked and turned mushy, add the pressure cooked lentils. Mix well.

• Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Now add the garam masala, red chilli powder, asafoetida and salt. Mix. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

• Lastly add the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

• Serve tasty PANCHVATI DAL with steamed rice or Jeera rice or with rotis.

Also try Lasoon waali Palak Dal and Maa Chole ki Dal

Enjoy!!!!