Panch Phoran Dal Tadka - Indian 5 spice

Ingredients :

1.5 teaspoon of panch phoran or 5 spice
( cumin, mustard, fenugreek, nigella and fennel seeds)
1 tablespoon mustard oil or ghee
2 red chillies slit
1 medium onion chopped
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt to taste
1/4 cup toor dal (pigeon pea)
1/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentils)
Water as needed
Cilantro to garnish

Method :

Pressure cook toor dal and masoor dal with sufficient amount of water.

In a high sided pan heat oil or ghee and add the panch phoran and let them splutter. Next, add chillies along with onion and garlic and saute until translucent.

Add cooked dal along with turmeric powder and red chilli powder and salt and mix well.

Add water to adjust to your desired consistency and bring it to a boil.

Turn off heat, garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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