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DAL PALAK

Surabhi Sehgal
A unique lentil and Spinach dish made with Green Mung Beans, Spinach, herbs, spices and Mustard Oil . A delightful simple dish that tastes like home!
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian Cuisine, North Indian Cuisine
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Green Mung Dal whole
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 8-10 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ginger finely chopped
  • slit Green Chillies to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Hing/ Asafotida
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 2 Cups baby Spinach
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions
 

  • Soak the lentil in water for couple hours. Wash well.
  • Add lentil, Salt, Turmeric and Water to a pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
  • Add Mustard oil to a pan. Once hot, add Asafotida and Cumin. 
  • Once the Cumin crackles, add ginger and sautee until brown. 
  • Add Green Chillies and Coriander Powder and sautee for a few seconds
  • Add this tempering to the boiled lentils and leave to simmer on a low flame
  • Chop the Spinach leaves finely
  • Add the chopped Spinach to the lentils. Simmer slowly for 5-6 minutes until the Lentil gets a thick consistency
  • Add Lemon Juice and Garam Masala
  • Serve hot with some Rice or Roti.
Keyword Dal Palak, Lentil and Spinach Curry