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| Five Lentil Dal |
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 4-6
Recipe Type: Jain, Vegan, High Protein. Gluten Free
Ingredients:
| 1/4 | Cup | Chana Dal |
| 1/4 | Cup | Split Green Mung Dal |
| 1/4 | Cup | Tuvar Dal or Split Pigeon Peas |
| 1/4 | Cup | Urad Dal or Split Matepa Beans |
| 1/4 | Cup | Split Masur Dal, red in color |
| 2 | TBsp | Clear Butter or Oil (for Vegan) |
| 2 | Medium | Tomatoes, cut |
| 4-6 | Cups | Water or as needed |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 1 | Tsp | Turmeric |
| 2 | TBsp | Coriander & Cumin Powder |
| 2-3 | Cloves | |
| 2-3 | Sticks | Cinnamon Sticks |
| 1 | Small | Ginger, shredded or Paste |
| 1 | Small | Green Chili, chopped |
| Few | Leaves | Curry (optional) |
| 1 | TBsp | Lemon Juice |
| 1/4 | Tsp | Chili Powder |
| 1/4 | Tsp | Cumin Seeds |
| 1/2 | Cup | Onion |
| 2 | Cloves | Garlic |
Directions:
- Mix all of the Dals.
- Rinse all of the dals thoroughly 3-4 times.
- Soak for at least one hour.
- If you cook with a pressure cooker, time it for two whistles otherwise bring to a boil and let it cook for ten minutes until dals are tender and cooked.
- Heat the oil or ghee in a separate pan. Add Cinnamon stick, cloves and cumin seeds.
- Let it sizzle it for few seconds. Add onion, garlic, spices and then tomatoes.
- Add all of the spices, add boiled dal.
- Add lemon juice and let it simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently so it does not stick to the bottom on very low heat. (This dal has a tendency to stick to the bottom of the pan)
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Less water is needed if a pressure cooker is used.
- Use 1 cup of lentils for every 2 cups of water.
- If you add water, make sure it is hot water.
- This dal is very famous in state of Gujarat, India.
- Easy and tasty preparation for wholesome Protein.
Nutrition Facts are for Entire Recipe.
Divide by 4-6 for Single Serving
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