Panchmel Dal
North indian | Mains
Instructions
1. Take whole green gram, bengal gram, red lentil, split skinless black gram, pigeon peas, salt to taste, turmeric powder and 3 cups water. mix, cover and cook under pressure for 4-5 whistle on medium heat.
2. Open the cooker once the pressure has reduced completely, mix the gram mixture with a wooden churner.
3. Heat ghee in a deep pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. add asafoetida and dried red chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
4. Add ginger-green chilli paste and tomatoes, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cumin powder and mix well.
5. Add coriander powder, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. add cooked gram mixture, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add coriander leaves, mix and take the pan off the heat. transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
