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    Dal Palak Recipe | Spinach Curry

    Published: Nov 26, 2018 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 13 Comments

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    Dal Palak is a healthy dish made from Lentils and spinach. This recipe is most popular in India and it is very easy and simple dish you can prepare within 30 mins. This dish can be made in different ways, here I have prepared this dal Palak using green chillies, tomato and cumin powder. It goes well with roti and steamed rice.

     

    Dal Palak

     

    Ingredients:

    • Toor dal – 1cup (approx. 150 grams)
    • Chopped Spinach/Palak -2 cups
    • Green chillies- 3
    • Chopped Tomatoes-2
    • Cumin powder/jeera powder- 1tsp
    • Urad dal-½tsp
    • Mustard seeds-½ tsp
    • Turmeric powder-½tsp
    • Curry leaves a strand
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil-3tbsp

     

    Dal Palak

     

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    Preparation:

    1. Wash and soak the dal in water for five minutes.

    2. Transfer the dal into a pressure cooker and add water until the dal is fully immersed.

    3. Cook for 3 to 4 whistles or until the dal becomes soft and mushy.

    4. Next, mash the dal using the back of a spoon and keep aside.

    5. Heat a pan with oil, add mustard and Urad Dal. when they crackle add curry leaves along with the slit green chillies.

    6. Next, add the chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder and stir everything well. Cover and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.

    7. Add the chopped spinach and sauté for 2 minutes then cover and cook for 5 minutes.

    8. Then add the mashed dal and mix well with the spinach. Add ½- 1cup of water and season it with required salt.

    Note: Adjust water according to the consistency you want the dal

    9. Finally, add the cumin powder and mix well. Cook on low flame for 5 minutes.

    10. Transfer the dal into a serving bowl and serve hot with your favourite roti or steamed rice.

     

     

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    Dal Palak

    Dal Palak Recipe | Spinach Curry

    Dal Palak is a healthy dish made from Lentils and spinach. This recipe is most popular in India and it is very easy and simple dish you can prepare within 30 mins. This dish can be made in different ways, here I have prepared this dal Palak using green chillies, tomato and cumin powder. It goes well with roti and plain rice.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Course: Curry, Side Dish, Vegetarian
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4 People
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Toor dal – 1cup approx. 150 grams
    • Chopped Spinach/Palak -2 cups
    • Green chillies- 3
    • Chopped Tomatoes-2
    • Cumin powder/jeera powder- 1tsp
    • Urad dal-½tsp
    • Mustard seeds-½ tsp
    • Turmeric powder-½tsp
    • Curry leaves a strand
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil-3tbsp

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the dal in water for five minutes.
    • Transfer the dal into a pressure cooker and add water until the dal is fully immersed.
    • Cook for 3 to 4 whistles or until the dal becomes soft and mushy.
    • Mash the dal using the back of a spoon and keep aside.
    • Heat a pan with oil, add mustard and Urad Dal. when they crackle add curry leaves along with the slit green chilies.
    • Next add the chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder and stir everything well. Cover and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
    • Add the chopped spinach and sauté for 2 minutes then cover and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Then add the mashed dal and mix well with the spinach. Add ½- 1cup of water and season it with required salt.
    • Note: Adjust water according to the consistency you want the dal
    • Finally, add the cumin powder and mix well. Cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
    • Transfer the dal into a serving bowl and serve hot with your favourite roti or steamed rice.
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh

      December 10, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Nothing can beat this dal palak, serve me with some hot piping rice and papads, i can sit and have without any fuss.

      Reply
    2. Jolly

      December 10, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      This is one of our favourite dal & we usually made once in a week. Looks so inviting and delicious share.

      Reply
    3. amrita roy

      December 11, 2018 at 5:04 am

      I often prepare dal palak and this is one of our comfort meal to enjoy any day...looks good

      Reply
    4. Vanitha Bhat

      December 11, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Nothing like a large comforting bowl of dal and with palak, "sone pe suhaga"! Love it!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Lata Lala

      December 12, 2018 at 9:58 am

      Dal palak is regular affair at my place as we Sindhi's love this. This is so nutrient rich and quick to make.
      Yours look so delicious.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Maria

      December 12, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      My most favourite comfort food! It tastes amazing with both rice and roti or even on its own as soup. Lovely, heartwarming recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Mayuri Patel

      December 12, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      It is very difficult to resist a comforting bowl of dal palak. I simply love this curry with rice.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Lathiya

      December 13, 2018 at 3:33 am

      I make spinach dal at least once a week but the procedure I follow is different though...will try your way once5 stars

      Reply
    9. Preethi

      December 13, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Dal palak is one of my favorite things to eat. So healthy and simple. Love the step by step instructions you have given 🙂

      Reply
    10. Preethi

      December 13, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Dal palak is one of my favorite things to eat. I love to add spinach whereever I can. Looks so tempting

      Reply
    11. Swati

      December 13, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      Very nutritious option for everyday food.. rice or roti goes well with both. This looks so tempting!!5 stars

      Reply
    12. Jagruti Dhanecha

      December 13, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      This is one of most frequently made daal in my house, comforting and tasty daal with rice make me so happy!

      Reply
    13. Freda

      December 13, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      We love dal palak at home, nice way to include some greens into the kids diet 😀 That looks like a comforting bowl of goodness 🙂5 stars

      Reply
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