Rajasthani Panchmela Dal- five in one pulse delight.

Preparation time : 45 mins
Cooking time : 30 minutes
Serves : 6-8

Ingredients:
Dhuli moong dal - 3 tbsp
chilka moong - 3 tbsp
chana dal - 4 tbsp
arhar dal - 4 tbsp
urad dal - 4 tbsp
matar dal - 4 tbsp
ghee -2 tablespoon
hing - 1 big pinch
cumin(jeera) seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
ginger julienne -1 1/2 piece
bay leaf - 3
dhania powder -1 tsp
amchoor powder -1 tsp
tomato, big -1
water - 2 cups
turmeric powder -1tsp
red chili powder - 1 tsp
sugar -a pinch
green coriander chopped - 5 tbsp
salt to taste

Preparation Method:
1.soak all the pulses together for half an hour, drain and keep aside.
2.Heat 1 1/2 ghee in a pressure cooker ,add hing ,cumin seeds , ginger and bay leaves and saute.Add the pulses and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

3.Add coriander powder , amchoor powder and chopped tomato and saute again for 2-3 minutes.
4.Add water , salt , turmeric powder and pressure cook till 3 whistles then allow the pressure to release by itself.
5.Heat 1/2 teaspoon ghee in a small pan , add red chili powder mixed with 3 tbsp water and sugar.lower heat and simmer for 1 minute to get a rich red color.
6.Add this  and green coriander to the cooked pulses .Mix well and serve hot with missi roti or meetha bhat. 

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