Pancharatna Dal by Somewhatchef

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    North Indian • Punjabi • Main Course Gravy

    Pancharatna Dal by Somewhatchef

    24 mins
    4 servings
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    +−About this dish

    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 · 22

    • 15g Toor Dal (washed)
    • 15g Moong Dal Split - Yellow (washed)
    • 15g Masoor Dal- Split (washed)
    • 15g Black Split Urad Dal (washed)
    • 15g Chana Dal (washed)
    • 800ml Water
    • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
    • 2 Cloves
    • 2 Black Cardamoms
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Jeera
    • 10 cloves Garlic (peeled, finely chopped)
    • 3g Ginger (peeled)
    • 1 piece Onion (cut in two)
    • 1 Green Chilli (stalk removed)
    • 1.5 tsp Salt
    • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
    • 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch
    • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 3 pieces Tomato (cut in two)
    • 2 stems Coriander Leaves (minced)

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Temper Whole Spices

      • Add
      • Sautés
      • 1 min
      +−How

      Add 2 tbsp Ghee and 1 tsp Jeera to The Upliance jar. Add 1 inch Cinnamon Stick, 2 Cloves, and 2 Black Cardamoms. Select sauté mode at low heat for 30 seconds for automatic tempering.

    2. 2

      Sauté Aromatics and Cook Tomatoes

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      • Chops
      • Sautés
      • Stirs
      • 9 min
      +−How

      To The Upliance jar, add 10 cloves Garlic (peeled), 3g Ginger (peeled), 1 piece Onion (cut in two), and 1 Green Chilli (stalk removed). The Upliance will chop for 10 seconds, then sauté at low heat for 3 minutes. Then, add 1.5 tsp Salt, 0.5 tsp Turmeric, 0.5 tsp Garam Masala, 0.5 tsp Kashmiri Mirch, 2 tsp Coriander Powder, and 3 pieces Tomato (cut in two). Let The Upliance cook on low heat for 5 minutes with automatic stirring until tomatoes soften.

    3. 3

      Cook the Dal

      • Add
      • Stirs
      • 15 min
      +−How

      Add the pre-soaked and washed dals (Toor, Moong, Masoor, Black Split Urad, Chana) and 800ml Water to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will now cook the dal at low heat for 15 minutes with automatic stirring, ensuring a creamy consistency.

    4. 4

      Prepare Tadka, Garnish and Serve

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      • Chops
      • Serve
      +−How

      After the dal is cooked, clean The Upliance jar and add 1 tbsp Ghee, 5 cloves Garlic (finely chopped), and 0.5 tsp Kashmiri Mirch for a quick tadka on low heat. Once prepared, pour the tadka over the dal and garnish with 2 stems Coriander Leaves (minced). The dish is ready to serve.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    • No Chopping
    • Automatic Stirring
    • Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Nutritional Information

    263
    Calories
    25g
    Carbs
    7g
    Protein
    14g
    Fat

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