For: Nitra Panch Puran
Panch Puran Tempered Dal
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 30 min
- Serves 4
A simple dal lifted by the layered, five-spice complexity of a panch puran tempering.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Cook the dal
Boil the dal with turmeric and water until soft, 15–25 minutes depending on the variety.
- 2
Temper
Heat the oil, add the panch puran, garlic and dried chillies, and fry until the seeds crackle and the garlic turns golden.
- 3
Combine
Pour the tempering over the dal.
- 4
Season
Season with salt and stir to combine.
- 5
Serve
Simmer 3–4 minutes and serve hot with rice.
Nitra tip
Panch puran includes fenugreek seed, which can turn bitter if overcooked — fry the tempering just until fragrant, not longer.
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