Lahsuni Palak Dal Recipe (Spinach & Lentil Curry with Garlic)

Step 1: To begin making the Lahsuni Palak Dal Recipe, we will first cook the dal until soft

Step 2: Rinse the place the Moong Dal in the pressure cooker

Step 3: Add salt and 3 cups of water, cover the pan, place the weight on and pressure cook until you hear one whistle

Step 4: After the first whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer the dal for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 5: After about 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 6: The dal continues to cook under the pressure even when the heat is turned off

Step 7: Once the dal is cooked, whisk it until smooth and keep aside

Step 8: Our next step is to cook the spinach

Step 9: Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed saucepan on medium heat; add the chopped spinach, the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt

Step 10: Saute the spinach on low to medium heat, until it is completely cooked through

Step 11: Once the spinach is cooked, stir in the cooked dal and give the Lahsuni Palak Dal a quick boil

Step 12: Turn off the heat and transfer the Dal Palak to a serving bowl

Step 13: Heat ghee in a small pan; add the cumin seeds and the garlic

Step 14: Saute until the garlic turns lightly brown and the aromas are coming through

Step 15: Pour the Garlic (Lahsun) Tadka over the Dal Palak and serve

Step 16: Serve the Lahsuni Palak Dal along with phulka or steamed rice