Panchmel Dal\ PanchRatan Dal

Panchmel Dal as the name suggests is prepared with five types of dals and seasoned with garlic, red chilies and garam masala.
The combination of five types of dal makes it super healthy and super tasty.

One day instead of your normal dal, you can try this recipe as a variation.

Ingredients:
Green Moong Dal - 2 tbsp
Arhar / Tur Dal - 2 tbsp
Masur Dal - 2 tbsp
Urad Dal - 2 tbsp
Chana Dal - 2 tbsp (I skipped this one as it was missing in my pantry)
Ginger - Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Garlic petals - 7-8
Onions - 1 (finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
Jeera \ Cumin seeds - half tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - half tsp
Chilli powder - half tsp
Coriander powder - half tsp
Red chilies - 2
Hing
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Salt
Water
Cilantro (for garnishing)

Procedure:
1. Mix the dals togather and wash them niecly. Soak them in hot water for around 30 mins
2. Cook the dals in the pressure cooker and keep it aside.
3. Take a kadhai, add Ghee.
4. Once hot, add Jeera seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped garlic petals, red chilies and hing.
5. Add the chopped onions. Once they are golden brown, add the chopped tomatoes.
6. Add the chili powder,turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
7. Finally add the boiled dals and salt as needed and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with Cilantro

The delicious Panchmel Dal is ready
Serve it hot with steamed rice or Jeera Rice.