Dal Palak
Dal Palak is a delicious and healthy Indian dish made with lentils and spinach. This recipe is low in oil, making it ideal for weight loss. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and a great source of protein and fiber, helping you feel full for longer. This dish is suitable for people who are following a plant-based diet and looking for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
112 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Yellow Moong Dal (Raw)
1 small cup (100g)
Chopped Onion
1 small cup (25g)
Chopped Tomato
0.25 cup (50g)
Cumin seeds
1 tsp (5g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Sunflower oil
1 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
Spinach
0.5 small cup (50g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
In a pressure cooker, add the moong dal, water, and turmeric powder. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked and soft.
In a separate pan, heat a little oil and add cumin seeds. When the seeds start to sizzle, add the chopped onion and sauté until the onions become translucent.
Add chopped tomato and cook until the tomato turns soft and mushy.
Add chopped spinach leaves and cook until the leaves wilt and become soft.
Add the cooked dal to the pan and mix well with the spinach mixture. Add salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot
Community Reviews & Results
Sanjay Chandra Dutta
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Dal Palak was. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Ananya Nath Mukherjee
"Making this regularly for dinner, and Dal Palak has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Alok Prakash Chauhan
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I loved how light yet filling this Dal Palak turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Priya Rani Das
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."