Simple Palak Dal (Low-Oil, Home-Style)
30 minutes
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About Simple Palak Dal (Low-Oil, Home-Style)
Simple Palak Dal is an everyday Indian dish made with lentils and fresh spinach, cooked gently with basic spices. It is light, comforting, and suitable for regular meals during a weight loss routine.This low-oil version keeps the flavours clean and familiar, making it easy to pair with roti or enjoy as a simple bowl meal.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Moong Dal Washed
- 1 cup Spinach Washed and chopped
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Adjust to taste
- 3/4 tsp Salt Or as required
- 1 1/2 cups Water For cooking
Instructions
Cooking the Dal
- Add moong dal, turmeric powder, salt, and water to a pressure cooker (2-3 whistles for soaked dal (for creamy) and 3-5 whistles for unsoaked dal) or if cooking in a pot, simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until the dal is soft.
- Add chopped spinach to the cooked dal and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the spinach softens.
Tempering
- Heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, and let them crackle gently.
- Add red chilli powder to the tempering and pour it over the dal. Mix well.
Final Steps
- Adjust consistency with water if needed and serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
Spinach adds iron and fibre to this simple dal, making it a nourishing yet light everyday dish.Expert Tips
Add spinach only after the dal is cooked to retain colour and avoid overcooking. Keep the tempering light to maintain freshness.Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 912mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1628IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
