Description
Dal Palak is a vibrant and nutritious Indian dish that harmoniously blends tender lentils with fresh spinach, creating a delightful meal that is both hearty and wholesome. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when hosting guests, offering rich flavors enhanced by aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric. Packed with protein from the lentils and iron from the spinach, Dal Palak is an excellent choice for vegetarians seeking a satisfying dish. Serve it with rice or naan to soak up the delicious sauce, making it a comforting and filling option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup split yellow lentils (Toor Dal)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under running water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed lentils with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- In another pan, heat oil over medium heat; add cumin seeds and sauté briefly before adding chopped onion. Cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked lentils with the spinach mixture along with turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg