Panchratni Dal

INGREDIENTS

• Split black beans (dhuli urad dal) - 3 tbsp
• Red gram dal ( Arhar Dal) - 3tbsp
• Split gram ( Channe ki dal) - 3 tbsp
• Split green beans ( Moong dhuli dal) - 3 tbsp
• Lentil (Saboot masoor dal) - 3 tbsp

Baghar

• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Mustard seeds (Rai) - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp
• Cloves (Laung) -2
• Cinnamon (Dalchini) - 1/2" stick
• Curry Leaves
• Dry Red chillies - 2 (chopped)
• Green chillies - 2 (chopped)
• Ginger piece (chopped) - 1/2 "
• Tomatoes - 3 (chopped)
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander (chopped) - 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice -1/2 lemon

METHOD

1. Clean and wash all dals. Pressure cook together with 3 1/2 cups of water and 1 1/2 tsp of salt.
2. After the first whistle, keep on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Remove from fire and keep aside.
3. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds, jeera, dalchini and laung together. Cook for few seconds. Add ginger, curry leaves, red and green chilli. Fry for a few seconds.
4. Add the tomatoes and garam masala and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add this baghar to the dal and add coriander leaves.
5. Bring dal to boil. Keep on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add lemon juice. Mix well and serve hot