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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Panchmel Methi Dal





Ingredients

1/4 cup split pigeon pea / toor dal

2 tblsp chana dal/ Split Bengal gram

2 tblsp masoor dal

2 tblsp moong dal

2 tblsp urad dal/ Split-black gram skinless

Salt to taste

1/4 cup methi leaves/fenugreek leaves finely chopped

Chopped coriander leaves

2 tsp fresh cream


For the tempering/Tadka

5 tsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

1/2 tsp turmeric / haldi powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 chopped green chillies

2 finely chopped tomatoes

1 chopped onion

5 finely chopped garlic




Procedure

  • Wash dals and soak in 2 cups water for 15 mins

  • Pressure cook dal for 3-4 whistles or till done

  • Heat oil in a pan .add jeera, chopped green chillies, garlic, and fry

  • When garlic becomes brown, add chopped onion and fry till it becomes transparent

  • Put the chopped tomatoes and cook till it becomes mushy

  • Add chopped methi leaves and cook till it is done

  • Add turmeric pdr, chili pdr and saute for 2 mins

  • Now add the cooked dal mixture, salt to taste, and water if needed

  • Make it boil for 5 mins, add cream and mix well

  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with phulkas.

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