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Panchratna Dal

Also Known As : Mixed pulses, Panchmel dal
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a rich flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Panchratna dal can be cooked with spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin, asafoetida, chillies, tomatoes and onions.
  2. It can be served with chapatis, paranthas and rice.

Description

Panchratna dal is a popular dish of India. It is a mixture of five different dals such as urad dal, chana dal, moong dal, masoor dal, and arhar dal. The word ‘panchratna’ means five jewels.

Health benefits

  • Urad dal in panchratna dal is high in protein which improves digestion and control cholesterol.(1)
  • Channa dal in panchratna dal has anti-inflammatory properties.(1)
  • Moong dal in panchratna dal is a great source of dietary fibre.(1)
  • Masoor dal is a good source of protein, potassium, iron, fibre and vitamin B1 which helps control the sugar levels and control cholesterol.(1)
  • Arhar or Toor dal in panchratna dal is a good source of vitamin B, calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium.(1)

Selection Guide

Make sure the lentils are not cracked and they are free from debris.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/high-protein-diet-this-protein-rich-panchratna-dal-may-help-you-lose-weight-2085885%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off

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