{"id":"8e6544f0-3e6c-44b5-819b-882637267d54","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8e6544f0-3e6c-44b5-819b-882637267d54","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/panchmel-dal-panchratna-dal-rajasthani-dal/","title":"Panchmel Dal Recipe (With 5 Lentils)","description":"Famous Rajasthani Panchratna Dal recipe (also referred to as Panchratna Dal) that is made with a mix of five unique and different lentils. This is a healthy, flavorful protein packed lentil preparation made without onion and garlic.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT45M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT65M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rajasthani-panchmel-dal-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"bengal gram dal ((chana dal))","item":"bengal gram dal ((chana dal))"},{"text":"green gram dal ((moong dal))","item":"green gram dal ((moong dal))"},{"text":"pink lentils ((masoor dal))","item":"pink lentils ((masoor dal))"},{"text":"pigeon peas spilt and skinned ((tuvar dal or arhar dal))","item":"pigeon peas spilt and skinned ((tuvar dal or arhar dal))"},{"text":"black gram ((urad dal))","item":"black gram ((urad dal))"},{"text":"3 to 3.5 cups water for pressure cooking the dals","item":"water for pressure cooking the dals","quantity":3,"quantity_max":3.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 green cardamom","item":"green cardamom","quantity":2},{"text":"2 cloves","item":"2 cloves","quantity":2,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"1 green chilli, (- crushed in a mortar pestle)","item":"green chilli,","quantity":1,"preparation":"- crushed in a mortar pestle"},{"text":"2 to 3 red chillies, (broken and seeds removed)","item":"red chillies,","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"broken and seeds removed"},{"text":"1 inch ginger (- crushed in a mortar pestle)","item":"inch ginger","quantity":1,"preparation":"- crushed in a mortar pestle"},{"text":"1 large tomato, (chopped)","item":"large tomato,","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.25,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder ((hing))","item":"asafoetida powder ((hing))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 to 3 tablespoons ghee ((clarified butter) or oil)","item":"ghee ((clarified butter) or oil)","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse all the lentils for a couple of times in fresh water.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":2,"text":"Then soak them in water for 30 to 45 minutes. After 30 to 45 minutes drain all the water.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":3,"text":"Pressure cook the lentils with water for 4 to 5 whistles on a medium heat or till they are completely cooked and softened.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":4,"text":"Mash the cooked lentils lightly with a spoon.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":5,"text":"If the lentils mixture look thick, then add some hot water and stir to get a medium consistency in it.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":6,"text":"In another frying pan, heat oil or ghee. On a low heat add cumin seeds. Let them splutter. Then add the cloves, cardamoms and broken dried red chilies with seeds removed.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":7,"text":"Fry till the red chilies change color. Add the crushed ginger and green chilly. Fry them for a few seconds or till the raw aroma of ginger goes away.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":8,"text":"Add the chopped tomatoes, asafoetida (hing), turmeric powder and garam masala powder.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":9,"text":"Saute the tomatoes well on a low flame till they become soft and mushy. The oil or ghee will also separate.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":10,"text":"Now add this fried tempering mixture to the lentils. Mix well.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":11,"text":"Simmer the dal for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often so that the flavors of the spices infuse well with the lentils.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":12,"text":"Add salt as per taste and mix well. Garnish it with coriander leaves. Adding coriander leaves is optional.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":13,"text":"You can choose to add a drizzle of about 1 to 2 teaspoons of ghee to the dal panchmel in the serving bowl.","section":"Making panchmel dal"},{"number":14,"text":"Serve panchmel dal with roti, rice, jeera rice, paratha or dal bati.","section":"Making panchmel dal"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:50:43.369613+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:50:43.369613+00:00"}