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Pancharatna Vada is a delicious and nutritious Indian snack that combines the goodness of five different lentils, creating a dish that is rich in flavor, texture, and health benefits. The name “Pancharatna” translates to “five jewels,” reflecting the use of five types of lentils that each bring their unique qualities to the dish. Popular in various regions of India, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Pancharatna Vada is enjoyed as a snack or a side dish, often accompanied by chutneys or yogurt.

Pancharatna Vada

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Relish the crispy and nutritious delight of Pancharatna Vada, a traditional Indian snack made from a blend of five different lentils: moong, chana, toor, masoor, and urad dal. These lentils are soaked, ground, and mixed with spices, onions, green chilies, and fresh coriander, then shaped into small patties and deep-fried to golden perfection. The result is a crunchy, flavorful vada that is rich in protein and bursting with the combined goodness of five lentils. Perfect for tea time or as an appetizer, Pancharatna Vada offers a wholesome and satisfying snack that delights your taste buds with every bite. Enjoy these delicious vadas with chutney or ketchup, adding a touch of traditional Indian cuisine to your snack time.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Soaking Time 5

Total Time 5 25

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 15 Pieces

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

Bowl
Measuring Cups
Kadhai
Jhara Spatula
Mixer Grinder

Ingredients

1 cup Mix Dal 5 types of Dal (Lentils)
2 tsp Corriander Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
6 nos Green Chilli
2 tbsp Ginger
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
1 no Chopped Onions
½ cup Chopped Coriander Leaves
½ cup Chopped Mint Leaves

Instructions

Take a bowl and add 1 cup Mix Dal. Wash it and then soak in water for 4-5 hours. Then drain water.
In a mixer grinder jar, take 2 tsp Corriander Seeds, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, 6 nos Green Chilli, and 2 tbsp Ginger. Grind it. Transfer to a bowl.
Now add soaked Mix dal, 1 tsp Salt and ½ tsp Turmeric Powder. Grind it to coarse consistency.
Transfer to the bowl. Add 1 no Chopped Onions, ½ cup Chopped Coriander Leaves, and ½ cup Chopped Mint Leaves. Mix then thoroughly with hands.
Heat oil in a kadhai. Now turn the flame to medium.
take small quantity of mixture and give it a shape of thin circle. Fry on medium flame on both the sides until brown in color. Pancharatna vada or Mix Dal Vada is ready.