Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal) Recipe

Name: Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup channa dal; 1/4 cup Urad Dal; 1/4 cup masoor dal; 1/4 cup toor dal; 1/4 cup mung dal; 5 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; SPICE BLEND; 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 large onion, chopped, finely; 1 tablespoon garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup channa dal
1/4 cup Urad Dal
1/4 cup masoor dal
1/4 cup toor dal
1/4 cup mung dal
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SPICE BLEND
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
1 large onion, chopped, finely
1 tablespoon garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1
Rinse dals. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add dals, stir, and bring back to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 2 hours.
2
Add turmeric and cayenne to dal and bring water to boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until dal is tender, approximately 35 minutes.
3
10-15 minutes before dal is ready, begin cooking spice mixture. Heat oil in heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cumin and garam masala and cook another minute. Add tomatoes and salt and cook until tomatoes have been reduced, approximately 10 minutes.
4
Add onion mixture to dal and stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes more to blend flavors. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning.
5
Serve hot in one large bowl or in individual-sized bowls with chapati or naan.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup channa dal, 1/4 cup Urad Dal, 1/4 cup masoor dal, 1/4 cup toor dal, and more.

Yes, Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal)

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