PANCHMEL DAL

INGREDIENTS:

Toor dal	¼ cup
Orid dal	2 tbsp
Chana dal	2 tbsp
Masoor dal	¼ cup
Moong dal	¼ cup
Tomato	1 large – chopped finely
Coriander leaf	2-3 tbsp – chopped finely
Oil	1 tsp
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Red chili powder	½ tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Garam masala powder	½ tsp
Asafetida	A pinch
Green chili	1-2
Ghee	1 tbsp

METHOD:

• In a mixing bowl, add all dals (toor, orid, chana, moong, masoor) and wash thoroughly for 3-4 times. Soak the dals for 30 mins and pressure cook them for 3-4 whistles.
• As pressure settles, remove the lid and mash the dal slightly. Also add ½ cup lukewarm water to adjust the consistency if dal is too thick.
• In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil and ½ tbsp ghee. Add cumin seeds, asafetida. As the seeds splutter, add the garam masala powder and the dal.
• Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Let the dal come to a boil and add tomatoes, green chili and coriander leaves.
• Boil the dal for another 3-4 mins and remove from heat.
• Add the remaining ½ tbsp ghee and serve the dal.