Dal Palak

Dal palak or Palakura Pappu is a very simple recipe. Dal palak is a healthy one pot dal, made with fresh spinach, lentils and spices. The best accompaniment for dal palak is rice or roti.

Dal Palak is a wholesome and flavorful Indian dish that combines protein-rich lentils (dal) with fresh spinach (palak) in a deliciously spiced gravy. This comforting dish is a staple in many Indian households, loved for its nutritious profile, simplicity, and heartwarming taste. It is a warm and mildly spiced dish that’s both light and satisfying.

– 1 cup Toor Dal/Yellow Pigeon Peas/Red Gram/Kandi Pappu – 200 grms Palak/Spinach – 1 Onion – 2 Green Chillies – Salt – to taste – 1 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp – 1/4 tsp Asafoetida – a pinch

INGREDIENTS

– 1 tbsp Oil – 1 tsp Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp Cumin Seeds – 2 Red Chillies – 5 or 7 Curry Leaves

For Tempering

– Chop palak/spinach and onions. Wash palak/spinach thoroughly. – Soak toor dal for half an hour. Split green chillies. – Heat oil in a pressure cooker. – Add all the ingredients under ‘For Tempering’.

Step 1

– Once they start spluttering add onions and green chilies. – Fry them till the onions turn translucent. Add spinach/palak to it. – Fry this for a while. Add asafetida and little water. – Add soaked toor dal/yellow pigeon peas. – Allow this to boil for 3 whistles.

Step 2

– Once the cooker cools down, open the lid. – Mix it once, add salt and turmeric powder. – Combine them well and allow this cook for a while. – Once the dal turn mushy and creamy turn off the flame. – Serve it with roti or rice along with raw onions.

Step 3

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