Dal Palak
Recipe for Dal Palak - A spinach-based dish with yellow lentils (toor dal), flavored with Indian spices.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup toor dal (yellow lentils), washed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
- 2-3 green chillies, slit
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- Water, as needed
Instructions:
- Pressure cook the soaked toor dal with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder for 4-5 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
- In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chillies to the pan. Saute until the onions turn translucent.
- Add the chopped spinach leaves and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the cooked toor dal to the pan and mix well.
- Add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the dal.
- Add salt to taste and let the dal simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
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Dal Palak Nutrition information
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 590mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 16g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 15g
Health benefits of Dal Palak
⇒ High in protein: Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, which can help build and repair tissues in the body.
⇒ Rich in fiber: Lentils are also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help promote digestive health and prevent constipation.
⇒ Supports heart health: Lentils contain nutrients like folate, potassium, and magnesium, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
⇒ Boosts immunity: Spinach is a rich source of vitamin C and other antioxidants that can help boost the immune system and protect against infections.
⇒ Promotes bone health: Spinach is a good source of calcium and other minerals that are essential for bone health.
⇒ Anti-inflammatory: Spinach contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body, which is a common factor in many chronic diseases.
⇒ Lowers cholesterol: Lentils contain soluble fiber, which can help lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.