Dal panchali

Dal panchali has its name derived from "panch" meaning 5 i.e. it is a combination of 5 dals.Its a delicious and very healthy for lunch and goes well with chappatis and masala bhindi.

Ingredients
1 tbsp. urad dal
1 tbsp. toor dal
1 tbsp. moong dal
1 tbsp. chana dal
1 tbsp. masoor dal
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 stick cinnamon
2 cloves
4 curry leaves
4 small red chilies
3 green chilies, finely chopped
2 tsp. finely chopped ginger
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp. garam masala
2 tbsp. chopped coriander
Juice of one lemon
2 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste

Procedure:
1.Wash all the dals. Soak for 1 hour and then drain.
2.Add 5 cups of water and cook in a pressure cooker.
3.Heat the oil and fry the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon and cloves until they begin to crackle.
4.Add the curry leaves, red chilies, ginger and garlic and fry for 1 minute.
5.Add the tomatoes and garam masala, the dals, coriander, lemon juice and salt and boil for 8 to 10 minutes.
11.Serve hot with chappatis.