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Panchrangi Daal

“Daal Roti Khao Prabhu ke Guun Gaao”, the famous saying holds true for nearly all Indians. The meaning of the saying is eating the pulse soup and bread and singing praises of the Lord. Daal Roti is kind of staple diet for us all. Daal is prepared in many styles in different states and households across the country. Sometimes it will be bland (pheeki), sometimes with chaunkh (phodani/tempering), sometimes with different vegetables and sometimes a combo of many daals and spices. Panchrangi Daal is a combination of 5 types of Daals (pulses). As it combines the goodness of so many pulses, it is wholesome and nutritious. It is an easy to prepare dish and tastes really good with Roti/Chapati as well as rice.

Ingredients

Note - All pulses are split and without cover

Tuvar/Arhar/Pigeon Peas - 1½ tablespoon

Chana/Bengal Gram - ½ tablespoon           

Masoor/Red Lentils - 1½ tablespoon

Moong/Green Gram - 1½ tablespoon

Urad/ Black Gram - 1½ tablespoon

Water- about one and half litre

Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - ¼ teaspoon

Cumin Powder - ½ teaspoon

Coriander Powder - ½ teaspoon

Salt - As per taste

Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon

Red Chilly Powder - 1 teaspoon

Ghee - 2 tablespoons

Onions - 2 medium (cleaned and sliced lengthwise)

Tomatoes - 2 medium (cleaned and sliced lengthwise)

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1½ teaspoon

Coriander Leaves - 2 tablespoons (finely chopped)

Method

Wash all pulses and add asafoetida, turmeric, cumin, coriander and turmeric powders, salt and approximately one litre of water and pressure cook for about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat, allow the pressure to release and churn the daal lightly. Heat a pan, add ghee, and sauté the onions till light brown. Add ginger garlic paste, sliced tomatoes and sauté for further 3-4 minutes. Add garam masala, red chilly powder and remove from fire. Add this to the cooked daal mixture and add some water and bring to a boil. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti/rice.

Note- Preparation time is about 45 minutes.

This quantity is sufficient for about 5-6 persons.

You may use Daals with covers too, the dish will become more nutritious and tasty.
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