Ingredients for Five Lentil Stew Panch Dal
- Channa Dal
- Urad Dal
- Masoor Dal
- Toor Dal
- Mung Dal
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Garlic Clove
- Cumin Seed
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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How to Make Five Lentil Stew Panch Dal
- Rinse 1 cup of each of the five lentils (red lentils, yellow lentils, green lentils, brown lentils, and urad dal) thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Add all the rinsed lentils to the boiling water. Stir well and bring back to a boil.
- Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let the lentils soak for 2 hours.
- After soaking, add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or to taste) to the lentils. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the lentils are simmering, prepare the spice mixture (start 10-15 minutes before the lentils are ready).
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 medium onion (finely chopped) and 2 cloves of garlic (minced) to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of garam masala to the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Cook until the tomatoes have reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gently stir the onion-tomato mixture into the simmering lentils.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and cayenne pepper as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro (optional), and enjoy with chapati or naan bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
3g
Carbs
14g
