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Today we will prepare yummy Panchmel dal.
It is also called Panchratan dal.
This is special dal from Rajasthan,
which is served with bati,
It tastes delicious.
To make Panchmel dal we first of all need to boil the dals.
We have washed and soaked the dals in water for an hour.
Remove the excess water, now boil the dals.
Take a cooker, turn on the flame.
To make Panchratan dal first of all place the dal in cooker to boil.
We have taken 2 tbsp chana dal,
it is important to soak the chana dal.
Even if you don’t soak the other dals,
soak the chana dal for 1 to 2 hours.
Because it takes time to cook.
Take 2 tbsp soaked Arhar Dal.
We soaked the different dals separately.
You can also soak all dals together.
Take 2 tbsp soaked Massoor dal,
2 tbsp soaked split black urad dal.
You can also take urad dal,
take 2 tbsp soaked Moong dal,
Pour water 1 inch from above the level of dal.
Add 1 tsp salt,
¼ tsp turmeric powder, keep half of it for tempering.
Close the lid of the cooker.
Boil the dal till there is single whistle.
Till the dal’s boil let’s take this whole tomato and cut it,
There is a whistle to the dals.
Reduce the flame, and cook the dal on low flame for 2 minutes.
2 minutes are done,
keep the cooker on another hob.
Cook the dal until the pressure escapes the cooker.
Till the pressure escapes
let's prepare tempering for the dal.
Put a pan to heat .
and add 2 to 3 tbsp ghee to it
Ghee is hot now.
Add ½ tsp cumin seeds to it.
Reduce the flame
to prevent the spices from browning.
Add ½ pinch asafoetida ,
¼ tsp turmeric powder,
1 tsp coriander powder,
½ inch finely chopped ginger,
2 finely chopped green chili,
8 to 10 curry leaves,
2 red chillies,
And 2 green chillies cut vertically.
These are big sized chilies.
If someone prefers spicy food then they can have this chili.
You can skip it if you don’t prefer spicy food.
Add finely chopped tomatoes to the masala,
Cook until tomatoes are easily mashed
and till the ghee separates from the masala.
To make the dal special we have used some whole spices,
Which consist of 1 brown cardamom,
4 cloves, 8 to 10 black pepper,
peel the brown cardamom, take out the seeds,
And coarsely grind the cloves and black pepper and add it too.
It really tastes good with the dal. Add these to the masala.
Add ¼ tsp red chili powder,
You can increase the quantity of red chili powder if desired.
Saute the spices,
Spices are roasted and ready
ghee has started separating from the masala,
And is aromatic too. Now let’s check the dal.
Dal is cooked and ready, Put the dal into the masala,
Mix well.
Add a little finely chopped green coriander and mix well.
Cook the dal for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Dal is cooked and ready, take it out in a bowl.
Panchratan dal is cooked and ready, It is really tempting.
To make it more delicious you can add a little ghee on it.
The ghee enhances the taste of the dal, mix it well.
Garnish the dal with finely chopped green coriander,
Panchmel dal can be relished with chapatti, pratha , naan or rice.
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