Dhal Palak Recipe

Name: Dhal Palak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach, chopped; 3/4 cup toor dal; 2 medium tomatoes, chiopped; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 green chilies, sliced in half lengthwise; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 4 whole dried red chilies, minced; 15 curry leaves; salt; 1 teaspoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 bunch spinach, chopped
3/4 cup toor dal
2 medium tomatoes, chiopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 green chilies, sliced in half lengthwise
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 whole dried red chilies, minced
15 curry leaves
salt
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juice of

1
Wash the dhal.
2
In a large saucepan add dhal, 2 cups of water, spinach, tomatoes, onion, chillies, and cook over med-high heat until lentils are very tender (approx 30 mins).
3
In another pan, add 1 tsp oiland add mustard & cumin seeds.
4
After the mustard starts popping, add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
5
Saute for 35 seconds, and then pour the cooked dal over this.
6
Add red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric, sugar, salt to taste, mix well. Cover & bring to boil & simmer for 2-3 minute Stir in lemon juice & turn off stove.
7
Serve hot with rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch spinach, chopped, 3/4 cup toor dal, 2 medium tomatoes, chiopped, 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dhal Palak falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dhal Palak

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