Panch Dal

Name: Panch Dal
Ingredients: Dal - total split-peas/lentils should be 1 1/4 cups; 1/4 cup channa dal; 1/4 cup urad dal; 1/4 cup masur dal; 1/4 cup toovar dal; 1/4 cup mung dal; 5 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; Spice blend; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon garam masala (hot spice powder); 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt

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Ingredients

Dal - total split-peas/lentils should be 1 1/4 cups
1/4 cup channa dal
1/4 cup urad dal
1/4 cup masur dal
1/4 cup toovar dal
1/4 cup mung dal
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Spice blend
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon garam masala (hot spice powder)
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

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