Palak Dal

Submitted by Bhargavi Velupuri Jun 03, 2013 No comments 7,278 views 0 fav

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Healthy spinach and lentils.

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 30 mins

Serves 2

CuisineAndhra

CourseMain Course

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Toor Dal, Spinach

Palak Dal is prepared using spinach and toor daal. The toor dal is high in protein and fibre and low in fat and it has mild ,often earthy flavour. And the combination of this lentil and highly nutritious spinach, makes it balanced and healthy dish. It is very healthy for all ages, especially growing children.

Ingredients

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100 gms spinach (palak)
1/2 cup - toor dal
1 medium sized finely chopped - onion
1 tsp chopped - garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp (optional) red chilli powder
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
1 whole dried red chilly
1 tsp cumin seeds

Palak Dal Ingredients

Steps

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and whole dried red chilly and stir for few seconds.
Add garlic and stir for half a minute.
Now add onion and fry it until it become transculent.
Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
Then add chopped spinach and fry it for one minute.
Now add washed toor dal and 2 cups of water. Close the lid and increase the flame to high.
After one whistle lower the flame to minimum and let it cook for 20 minutes.