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    Spinach Dal In Instant Pot + Video

    Published: Jan 4, 2021 · Modified: Jan 28, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 14 Comments

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    Spinach Dal or Dal Palak is a one-pot meal made with spinach and red lentil, moong dal and with basic spices. It is a healthy and nutritious curry. Making this dal in the instant pot is very easy and quick - It will be done in 20 minutes. This protein-rich dal is served with plain rice, chapati /roti.

    Spinach Dal

    In Indian we make this dal curry in many variations, here are some Dal Palak, Tomato dal. I make this dal once a week without fail in different methods.

    A SHORT VIDEO RECIPE:

    SPINACH DAL RECIPE WITH STEP WISE INSTRUCTIONS:

    Ingredients:

    • Baby Spinach - 1 cup (200 grams)
    • Red lentil -½ cup
    • Moong dal - ½ cup
    • Onion - 1 medium
    • Tomatoes - 2 medium
    • Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
    • Mustard seeds, urad dal - ½ tsp
    • Garlic (chopped) - 1 Tsp
    • Green chillies - 4 to 5
    • Turmeric powder - ½ Tsp
    • Garam masala - ½ Tsp
    • Lemon juice - 1to 2 Tsp
    • Oil - 2 Tbsp
    • Few coriander leaves
    • Curry leaves a few
    • Salt to taste

    Preparation:

    Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot.

    Switch on the sauté mode. Once the inner pot is hot. Add oil.

    Then add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds and allow it crackle.

    Add chopped garlic and saute for few minutes.

    Next, add chopped onions, slit green chillies and fry until onion turns into translucent.

    Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and curry and saute for few minutes until the tomatoes become little mushy.

    Next, add washed lentils along with spinach and mix well.

    Then add 2 cups of water and add salt according to your taste. Mix well.

    Cancel the sauté mode. Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode.

    Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.

    Once the cooking is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.

    Open the lid, add garam masala powder ,lemon juice and mix well.

    Check the seasoning if needed add salt.

    Finally add few coriander leaves and enjoy healthy and delicious dal with rice or roti.

    Spinach Dal

    NOTES:

    Adjust the green chillies according to your taste.

    Instead of green chillies you can add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder.

    Spinach Dal

    SPINACH DAL IN INSTANT POT

    Spinach Dal or Dal Palak is a one-pot meal made with spinach and red lentil, moong dal and with basic spices. It is a healthy and nutritious curry. Making this dal in the instant pot is very easy and quick.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Curries, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Author: Pavani

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • Baby Spinach – 1 cup 200 grams
    • Red lentil -½ cup
    • Moong dal – ½ cup
    • Onion – 1 medium
    • Tomatoes – 2 medium
    • Cumin seeds – 1 Tsp
    • Mustard seeds urad dal – ½ tsp
    • Garlic chopped – 1 Tsp
    • Green chillies – 4 to 5
    • Turmeric powder – ½ Tsp
    • Garam masala – ½ Tsp
    • Lemon juice – 1to 2 Tsp
    • Oil – 2 Tbsp
    • Few coriander leaves
    • Curry leaves a few
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot.
    • Switch on the sauté mode. Once the inner pot is hot. Add oil.
    • Then add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds and allow it crackle.
    • Add chopped garlic and saute for few minutes.
    • Next, add chopped onions, slit green chillies and fry until onion turns into translucent.
    • Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and curry and saute for few minutes until the tomatoes become little mushy.
    • Next, add washed lentils along with spinach and mix well.
    • Then add 2 cups of water and add salt according to your taste. Mix well.
    • Cancel the sauté mode. Close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode.
    • Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Once the cooking is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
    • Open the lid, add garam masala powder, lemon juice and mix well.
    • Check the seasoning if needed add salt.
    • Finally add few coriander leaves and enjoy healthy and delicious dal with rice or roti.

    Video

    Notes

    • Adjust the green chillies according to your taste.
    • Instead of green chillies, you can add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder.
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    Spinach Dal

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      January 07, 2021 at 12:38 am

      What beautiful touches of red and green go through this warming golden dal. Delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Angela

      January 07, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      An easy way to make spinach dal, just love it!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Nisha

      January 07, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Spinach dal is so comforting and soothing paired with white rice. Instant pot makes it even easier to make it. Nice share Pavani!5 stars

      Reply
    4. LaRena Fry

      January 08, 2021 at 4:05 am

      What a delightful lentil recipe. A beautiful and delicious sounding recipe. Yum5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jacqueline Debono

      January 08, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      Wow I love this easy way to make spinach dal! On my to make list!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Anindya Sundar Basu

      January 09, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Any form Daal is so welcome in Indian pantry and dinner table and you have come out with a smart way of doing in a smart pot. Loved the blogpost5 stars

      Reply
    7. Kelly

      April 26, 2021 at 2:33 am

      Hi, Pavani, I’d like to make this but have a question. Is the moong dal for this recipe dried whole mung beans or the split ones without the skin. I have the whole ones, but I’m not sure they cook as quickly as red lentils.
      Also, step 3 of the instructions calls for urad dal, but you mean the moong dal there, right?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pavani

        April 26, 2021 at 3:01 am

        Hi Kelly, here I have used split yellow moog dal. If you are using whole ones, soak them in water few minutes and reamainh process is same.
        In step 3 I have used split urad dal for tempering.

        Reply
    8. Kim

      March 10, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Can this be done just on the stove top?
      Just cook longer on simmer?

      Reply
      • Pavani

        March 10, 2022 at 5:05 pm

        Hi Kim, yes you can make this dal on the stovetop.

        Reply
    9. Melissa

      March 11, 2022 at 3:21 am

      What chili, specifically?
      I live in the south and cook a lot of Tex mex, so I’m thrown off 😉

      Reply
      • Pavani

        March 11, 2022 at 5:16 am

        Hi Melissa, you can any normal red chilli powder you get in the grocery store

        Reply
    10. Kelly

      May 26, 2022 at 12:22 am

      If I were to make this in the crockpot, do I need to bloom the spices first or can I throw it all in and let it simmer?
      Can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Pavani

        May 26, 2022 at 12:34 am

        Hi kelly, yes you have to bloom the spices first and follow the instructions

        Reply

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