Panchmel Dal – Traditional Rajasthani Cuisine

Panchmel Dal is probably the dal that you savor with mouthwatering Dal-Bati-Churma. This recipe which belongs to the traditional Rajasthani cuisine is prepared with a mixture of high protein sources – Moong Dal, Masoor Dal, Toor Dal, Chana Dal, and Black Urad Dal.

Interesting Facts

• Panchmel Dal is also known as Panchratna Dal
• Panchratna Dal was Queen Jodhabai’s favorite one & it was the first recipe she tried in the Mughal kitchen

Besides being a go-to dal recipe, Panchmel Dal is protein-packed. It is thus a good meal for vegetarians who rely on lentils for their daily protein requirements.

If you are looking for quick dal recipes, we have a collection of 5 easy to cook dals to get your meals sorted.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups of each: Moong Dal, Masoor dal, Rentio Toor Dal, Chana Dal & Black Urad Dal
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (finely chopped)
• 2-3 Dry Red Chilies
• 10 – 12 Curry leaves
• 2 Tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• ½ Tsp Black Mustard Seeds
• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• Pinch of Hing
• ½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 Tsp Kasuri Meethi
• ½ Tsp Garam Masala
• 2-3 Tbsp Oil/Ghee/Unsalted Butter
• 1 – 2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
• Salt (as required)

Making of Panchmel Dal

• Mix all the dals and let them soak overnight or around an hour before cooking.
• Pressure-cook the dals by adding enough water for 10 – 12 minutes.
• Heat oil/ghee in a pan and add mustard and cumin seeds and fry them until they splutter.
• Now add onions to the pan and sauté them until they turn pink.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma goes away.
• Now add tomatoes to the pan and sauté it until they become soft and mushy.
• Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and sauté the mixture for a minute.
• Now add cooked and mashed Dal to the mixture and stir well.
• Add salt to the pan and water to adjust the consistency of dal and allow it to simmer for 5 more minutes by covering the pan with a lid.
• Lastly, add Kasuri methi and garam masala powder and mix well.
• Garnish the dal with coriander leaves.

No wonder Panchmel Dal is one of the easiest dal recipes! Serve it hot with roti or Bati & Churma. You may also savor it with best premium basmati rice or buy kolam rice online for a better taste.

Chef Tips

• Panchmel Dal – Traditional Rajasthani Cuisine Use tomato puree if you want to reduce the cooking time.
• Always soak the dal first, be it any dal recipe. Soak the dal overnight (if possible) or at least an hour before cooking.
• A dollop of Ghee will always make dal taste heavenly.