Dal Palak (Lentil and Spinach Curry)
Protein-rich lentils combined with iron-loaded fresh spinach in a simple spiced base — a nutritional powerhouse recipe that's budget-friendly and deeply satisfying.
10mPrep
25mCook
4Servings
195Calories
13gProtein
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Ingredients
- moong or masoor dal
- fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- onion, diced
- tomato, diced
- garlic-ginger paste
- cumin seeds
- turmeric
- red chili powder
- oil
- salt
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup moong or masoor dal
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook dal with 3 cups water and turmeric until soft; set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan; add cumin seeds, then onion and sauté until golden.
- Add garlic-ginger paste, tomato, and spices; cook until oil separates.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in cooked dal, combine everything, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and serve with roti or steamed rice.