Palak Dal Recipe (Spinach Dal)

Want to add some fiber to your vegetarian protein? This spinach (palak) dal is just the right thing to go with. Here is a recipe of my low-calorie version of palak dal.

Palak dal/spinach dal recipe   :

Ingredients –  (Makes 4 -5 servings)

– Mixed dal ( Mix tur, mung and channa dal in equal quantity)

– Tomatoes – 2 medium size, chopped

– Spinach – (as much as you like. I use 1 cup washed and finely chopped)

– Onion – 1 medium size chopped  (optional)

– Garlic – 4-5 clove chopped (optional)

– Ginger – 1 tsp grated

– Chaat masala, salt, red chili powder, roasted jeera powder

– Salt and lemon to taste

– Turmeric, black jeera, saunf, and asafoetida

– Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

– 1/4th tsp ghee (even if you are on weight loss)

Procedure:

• Soak the mixed dal in water for 15 – 20 minutes.
• Add salt and turmeric. Pressure cook this dal for 2-3 whistles.
• In a pan add ghee, black jeera, sounf and asafoetida, ginger, garlic, and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes,
• Add chopped tomatoes and saute for another 3-4 minutes. When cooked, add chopped spinach and pressure cooked dal and boil
• Switch off the gas, add lemon and coriander leaves and serve hot
• Make a thinner version if you are on a weight loss diet. Add some water extra water.

Image – flickr.com author dean beeler