DAL PALK RECIPE-HOME STYLE

My Dal Palak recipe is simple and comforting. Palak or spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals and it enhances the flavour of the dal cooked with it. So this is my absolute favourite. I am sharing a simple dal palak recipe in this post. Moreover, this is a home-style version. We prefer this version as it is light and healthy. But there is a dhaba style version also.

Ingredients of Dal Palak Recipe:

• Dal (Toor/Arhar/Masoor/Moong) -3 cups. I have selected Masoor dal for this recipe.
• Spinach- One medium bunch, roughly chopped and washed.
• Onion -3 medium-sized onions, roughly chopped.
• Tomatoes- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, roughly chopped.
• Ginger-Half inch ginger, finely minced.
• Dry red chilli- 1 or 2 for tempering
• Green Chilli-2 pieces.
• Bay leaf- 2 pieces.
• Hing/asafoetida- A half teaspoon for tempering.
• Cumin Seeds: Whole seeds, half a teaspoon for tempering.
• Turmeric Powder- A half teaspoon.
• Cumin Powder-A half teaspoon.
• Coriander Powder- One teaspoon.
• Kashmiri Red chilli Powder- A half teaspoon.
• Salt- To taste
• Oil/Ghee- 2 teaspoons.
• Coriander- For garnishing.

DAL PALAK

Method :

The dal palak recipe is very simple and quick. The step by step procedure of the dal palak recipe is shared here.

• First, wash the masoor or red lentil dal and clean t. The water should run clear.
• Boil the dal in a pressure cooker by adding turmeric powder and salt.
• Keep the boiled dal aside.
• In a wok, add oil or ghee.
• As soon as the oil is heated up,  you should add the red chilli, bay leaf and cumin seeds.
• You should wait for the oil to get flavoured. After this, add the thing or asafoetida.
• Add the roughly chopped onions and wait for them to become translucent. The flame should be on medium as the onions should not get burnt.
• Reduce the flame after the onions turn slightly brown. Add Kashmiri red chilli powder to the oil. This is done to get a nice and vibrant colour.
• Add the green chilli. I have added 2 whole green chillies. If you want, you can add chopped green chillies also.
• Add the minced ginger and mix the onion and ginger for about 2 minutes on a low flame.
• Then add the boiled dal.
• Let the dal cook along with onion and ginger for about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and mix it.
• Lastly, add the spinach and let it wilt and release its flavour inside the dal.
• Kepp in=e dal in low flame and let it simmer for about 6 to 7 minutes until the spinach and the tomatoes have completely wilted.
• After this, take out the dal and garnish it with coriander leaves.

How To Serve:

You can consume dal palak recipe both with roti(Indian flatbread) or with rice. You can choose anyone as per your preference. This dal palak recipe is healthy, packed with vitamins and minerals and is also protein-rich. This is ideal for people who are on a diet and want to indulge in something tasty yet healthy. I have made this dal with masoor dal or red lentil as we prefer this in our home. But you can cook it with too or arhar or moong dal or a mixture of all the lentils. I hope you will enjoy this simple recipe.