How long does Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?

30 grams Toor Dal, 30 grams Chana Dal, 30 grams Moong Dal, 30 grams Urad Dal (split), 30 grams Masoor Dal, 0.3 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?

About 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)

Name: Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Rajasthan
Ingredients: 30 grams Toor Dal; 30 grams Chana Dal; 30 grams Moong Dal; 30 grams Urad Dal (split); 30 grams Masoor Dal; 600 ml Water, For Soaking; 550 ml Water, For Cooking; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 30 ml Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin; 0.3 grams Asafoetida; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 8 grams Ginger, Grated; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 200 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as panchratna dal, panch daal · Veg · Dal

Dal

Panchmel dal is a Rajasthani dal of toor, chana, moong, urad and masoor with a ghee, cumin and tomato tadka. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Toor Dal30 grams
Chana Dal30 grams
Moong Dal30 grams
Urad Dal (split)30 grams
Masoor Dal30 grams
Water, For Soaking600 ml
Water, For Cooking550 ml
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ghee30 ml
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida0.3 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Ginger, Grated8 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Adjusting Consistency200 ml
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	214kcal	856kcal
Protein	9.5g	38g
Carbohydrate	25g	101g
Fat	8.9g	36g
Fibre	6.6g	26g
Sugar	1.1g	4.4g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Mix the toor dal, chana dal, moong dal, urad dal and masoor dal. Rinse them 3 or 4 times and soak in the water for 1 hour. Drain.
Toor DalChana DalMoong DalUrad Dal (split)Masoor DalWater
2
Pressure cook the dals with the water for cooking and turmeric powder on medium heat for 6 whistles, about 20 minutes. Let the pressure drop. Mash lightly; the dal should stay a little grainy.
WaterTurmeric Powder
3
Heat the ghee in a kadai on medium heat. Add the cumin, asafoetida and dry red chillies and fry for 30 seconds. Add the ginger and green chillies and fry for 1 minute. Add the tomato, red chilli powder and coriander powder and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomato is soft.
GheeCuminAsafoetidaDry Red ChilliGingerGreen ChilliTomatoRed Chilli PowderCoriander Powder
4
Add the cooked dal, salt and the water for adjusting consistency. Boil on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the garam masala, lemon juice and coriander leaves. Serve hot with bati, roti or jeera rice.
SaltWaterGaram Masala PowderLemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal) spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?: 30 grams Toor Dal, 30 grams Chana Dal, 30 grams Moong Dal, 30 grams Urad Dal (split), 30 grams Masoor Dal, 0.3 grams Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Panchmel Dal (Rajasthani Five Lentil Dal)?: About 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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