Pancharatna Dal by Somewhatchef
Tomato pappu is a classic South Indian lentil dish known for its simplicity and rich tomato flavor. This recipe involves cooking red lentils to a creamy consistency and blending them with tangy tomatoes, creating a comforting and aromatic dal. It's a staple comfort food in South Indian households. Pair with steamed Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp jeera (whole)
- 5 cloves (peeled)
- 3 g ginger (peeled)
- 1 cinnamon stick (broken)
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp Kashmiri Mirch
- 2 tsp green chilli (finely chopped)
- 3 pieces tomato (cut into two)
- 15 g black split urad dal (washed)
- 15 g chana dal (washed)
- 15 g masoor dal (washed)
- 15 g toor dal (washed)
- 15 g moong dal (washed)
- 500 ml water
- 2 stems coriander leaves (minced)
Instructions
Add initial ingredients to jar
Add ghee, jeera, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, Kashmiri Mirch, and green chilli to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Select sauté mode at 110°C for 30 seconds. The device will now temper the spices.
The device will now cook aromatics and dal
Add peeled cloves, tomatoes, and washed dals to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Set the temperature to 95°C and let Upliance cook for 15 minutes with automatic stirring. The device will now cook the dal and tomatoes.
Repeat the above with tadka
Remove cooked dal from Upliance 2.0. In a separate pan, prepare tadka with ghee, cloves, and green chilli. Add the tadka to the cooked dal.
The dish is ready
Garnish with minced coriander leaves. The Pancharatna Dal is ready to serve. Transfer to a bowl for serving.
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