Dal Panchratna

Ingredients

1/2 cup chana dal

1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal

1/2 cup moong dal

1/4 cup urad dal

1/2 cup masoor dal

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup coconut paste (optional)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

green chillies

salt

oil

coriander leaves

Method

1. Mix the dals and pressure cook with water, turmeric and salt.
2. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and then the ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the onion turns transparent.
4. Add the tomatoes, red chilly powder, coriander powder and saute for 2 minutes.
5. (optional) Add the coconut paste.
6. Add the boiled dals and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Add garam-masala and garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies.