Panchratan dal

Ingredients:

To pressure cook:

Toor dal-1/4 cup
Masoor dal-1/4 cup
Chana dal-1/4 cup
Whole moong dal-1/4 cup
Whole urad dal-1/4 cup
Water-4 cups
Salt-pinch

For tadka:

Ghee-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Garlic-4 cloves
Green chillies-5
Turmeric-pinch
Hing-pinch
Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Onion-1 small
Tomato-1 small

Cilantro-to garnish
Lemon-1/2

Method:

1. Soak all dals in water for 4 hr and pressure cook for 4-6 whistles.
2. For tadka, heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add smashed garlic and saute for 30 sec.
4. Add green chillies, turmeric, hing, salt and red chilly powder and mix well.
5. Now add finely chopped onions and cook till translucent.
6. Add finely chopped tomato and cook till soft.
7. Add dal to tadka or vice versa and add water to reach desired consistency.
8. Adjust for salt and chilly powder and simmer for 5-10 min.
9. Turn off the stove and add lemon juice. 10. Garnish with cilantro and serve this tasty and healthy dal with rice, fresh lemon and onion.