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Panchratna dal soup
पंचरत्न दाल सूप
Five lentils simmered together, thinned into a soup instead of a thick dal, for an easy dinner.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
35 minServes 3DinnerSuits VataChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 2 tbsp each of toor, moong, masoor, chana and urad dal
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt, to taste
- 4 cups water
Method
- Wash the five dals together and cook with turmeric and water until soft, about 25 minutes.
- Lightly mash and loosen with extra water to a soup consistency.
- Warm the ghee, crackle the cumin and garlic, and stir it through.
- Season with salt and serve warm, with or without rice on the side.
Why this dish
A blend of five lentils, thinned to a soup, gives Vata the grounding, protein-rich warmth it needs at dinner without the density of a thick dal.