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Pachmela Dal Recipe

Pachmela Dal
How to make Pachmela Dal

About Pachmela Dal: Panchmela Dal is a Rajasthani preparation. A beautiful blend of five types of dals.

  • Total Cook Time 55 mins
  • Prep Time 10 mins
  • Cook Time 45 mins
  • Recipe Servings4
  • Intermediate

Ingredients of Pachmela Dal

  • 3 Tbsp Moong ki daal (chilkewali)
  • 3 tbsp Dhuli moong
  • 3 tbsp Arhar ki daal
  • 3 tbsp Dhuli urad
  • 3 tbsp Channe ki daal
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • A pinch of Asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Onion seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Amchoor powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped

How to Make Pachmela Dal

1.
Cook the dals with salt, turmeric and sugar till well blended into a thin pouring consistency.
2.
Heat ghee, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds and the fennel seeds.
3.
When the seeds splutter, add ginger and saute to a light brown colour.
4.
Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and the amchoor powder, followed by the cooked daals, blending well.
5.
Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
6.
Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.
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