Panchmel dal

Panchmel dal is a traditional lentil-based dish originating from Rajasthan. The word panch means five, referring to five types of lentils used for the curry – mung dal (split green lentils), masoor dal (split red lentils), chana dal (split bengal gram), split and skinned pigeon peas, and black urad dal (black lentils).

Besides lentils, the dish also features tomatoes, ginger, chili peppers, garam masala powder, cardamom, cloves, cumin, turmeric, asafoetida, and ghee or oil. Once prepared, this lentil stew is traditionally served with jeera rice, rotis, or dal baati, a small and hard circular bread made from wheat and lentils.