In the Indian subcontinent, dal has always been a major staple food dish. There are varieties of famous dishes made by lentils like Dal Khichdi, Dal Palak, Dal Tadka and Dal Makhani. Panchmel dal has a stand out taste due to the addition of ghee, onions, garlic, ginger, dry red chillies and green chillies. This dal tastes best with rice and chapati.