[citation needed] It is usually accompanied by an Indian flatbread or roti.
[1][2] As the name suggests, based on the Sanskrit root panch for five, Panchratna Dal is made by combining five different kinds of dals (lentils) common to Indian households.
The dal mixture is first soaked in water to soften the lentils.
This mixture is then pressure-cooked for 15 minutes till the dal is cooked.
The cooked dal is then flavoured with butter, chilies, cumin, cloves, cardamom, ginger and garam masala.