Palak Daal Recipe

Name: Palak Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil); 5 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; salt; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

Servings: persons

1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

1
Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.
2
Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
3
* In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
4
* Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
5
* Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
6
* Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.

187

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil), 5 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, salt, and more.

Yes, Palak Daal 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.

Palak Daal

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