PANCHRATAN DAL/LENTILS

INGREDIENTS
Dhuli moong dal/lentils   - 1 tbsp
Dhuli masoor dal/lentils  -  1 tbsp
Dhuli urad dal/lentils     -  1 tbsp
Chana dal/gram               - 1 tbsp
Tuar dal/lentils      -   1 tbsp
Ghee                    -  2 tbsp
Cumin seeds      -   1/2 tsp
Finely chopped onion  -   1
Coriander powder     -  1 tsp
Red chilli powder   -  1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder    - 1/2 tsp
Salt       -   to taste

For the tempering
Butter                                         -                         2 tbsp
Finely chopped french beans         -                         2 tbsp
Garam masala                              -                        1/2 tsp
Black cardamom powder               -                        a pinch
Red chilli powder                        -                         1/2 tsp
Chopped green chillies                 -                         1 - 2
Chopped coriander leaves             -                         1/4 cup
Curd                                          -                         1/2 cup
Finely chopped tomatoe                -                         1

METHOD
Wash and soak the dal for two hours.
Heat ghee in a wok.Add cumin seeds to crackle.
Add onion n saute until golden in color.
Drain extra water and add lentils in a wok.Saute for 4 - 5 mins.
Add coriander powder,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
Add 3 cup of water and boil the lentils in low flame.
Covered it and cook in a low flame for half an hour.

For the tempering
Heat butter in a pan.Add beans,tomato,garam masala and curd n saute in a medium flame.
Add cardamom powder,red chilli powder in a pan.
Add in a cooked dal/lentils and cover it for 2 - 3 mins.
Garnish with butter and green chillies.