Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - toor or arhar dal
• 1/2 cup - masoor dal
• 1/2 cup - channa dal
• 1/2 cup - yellow moong dal
• 1/2 tsp - fenugreek seeds
• 1 tbsp - capsicum finely chopped
• 1/2 - tomato finely chopped
• 1 - onion, finely chopped
• 2 - green chillies halved
• 2 flakes - crushed garlic
• 1/2 inch piece - ginger, grated
• 1 stalk - curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - coriander seed powder
• 1/2 tsp - sabzi or garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp - asafoetida powder
• 1/2 tsp - each cumin, mustard, sesame seeds
• lemon juice to taste
• salt to taste

How to Make Whole Mixed Dal

• Wash all dals together, add 2 cups water.
• Add fenugreek seeds, turmeric.
• Pressure cook it up to 4 whistles, allow the steam to die out.
• Heat pan, add seeds, allow it to splutter.
• Add curry leaves, asafoetida, green chilli, ginger, garlic.
• Add onion, tomato, capsicum, saute for a minute.
• Add 1 cup water, dal, all dry masala powders.
• Boil it, simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• Add lemon juice, salt, coriander.
• Stir and take it off the fire.
• Serve hot with rice, chapatti or even with bread.