Dal Palak (Spinach Lentil Stew)

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 35m Cook
Primary Dish

Dal Palak (Spinach Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

  • • 200 g (1 cup) Yellow Moong Dal
  • • 300 g (1 bunch) Fresh Spinach
  • • 200 g (2 medium) Tomato
  • • 100 g (1 medium) Onion
  • • 500 ml (2 cups) Water
  • • 2 tbsp Oil
  • • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • • 1 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

1

Wash and drain the moong dal thoroughly.

2

Add dal, 500 ml water, and turmeric to the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.

3

In a blender, puree the spinach, onion, and tomatoes into a smooth paste.

4

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then stir in the spinach mixture and cook for 10 minutes.

5

Combine the cooked dal with the spinach mixture and season with salt, simmering for another 5 minutes.