Description
Dal Palak is a delightful blend of protein-rich lentils and nutrient-packed spinach, making it a wholesome dish that’s both comforting and nourishing. This easy-to-make recipe brings together savory spices and fresh ingredients to create a flavorful experience that appeals to vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings, Dal Palak is best enjoyed warm alongside fluffy rice or soft flatbreads like naan or chapati. With its creamy texture and aromatic spices, this lentil-spinach curry promises to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Rinse the yellow lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed lentils with three cups of water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.
- Heat oil in another pan over medium heat; add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes along with garlic and ginger pastes; cook until softened.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted (about two minutes).
- Combine cooked lentils with the spinach mixture; season with turmeric and coriander powders, then simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg