Dhal Palak / Spiced Lentils with Spinach Leaves

 This was a nutritious lentil preparation. In this spinach leaves are cooked along with the lentil and the Indian spice powders.

 It will be delicious with plain rice , dosa or Idli. My mom makes this dhal when me and my sister avoids eating any greens , it is easier way to feed kids with the greens , without their knowledge that they are eating greens.

Requirements :

Tuvar dhal – 1 cup

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Oil – 1 tsp

Chopped Spinach leaves – 1 bunch

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ¼ tsp

Onion – 1

Tomato – 3

Salt as required

Cumin – ¼ tsp

Whole Red chilli – 1

Garlic – 2 cloves

Ginger – a small piece

Green chillies – 2

Ghee – 1 tbs

Asafetida – a pinch

Lemon juice from ½ lemon

Method :

Wash and pressure cook the dhal with oil , turmeric powder and garlic and two cup of water. Cook for two whistles.

Heat ghee in a pan , add the asafoetida and cumin , let it splutter.

Add in the chopped onion chopped garlic and green chillies , sauté for two minutes.

Add in the chopped tomato and sauté well.

Add the whole red chilli and chopped ginger , mix well.

Now , add the chopped spinach leaves and sauté for a minute.

Add the cooked dhal , red chilli powder  and required salt. Let it simmer till the spinach is cooked.

Add in the garam masala , let it boil for a minute and take off from flame.

Pour the lemon juice and mix well.

Spicy dal palak is ready to serve.

serve along with plain rice , roti , idli , dosa.

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