Vibrant Spinach Mixed Dal: A Nourishing and Flavorful Indian Recipe
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About Vibrant Spinach Mixed Dal: A Nourishing and Flavorful Indian Recipe
Craving a vibrant, healthy, and deeply flavorful meal? This Spinach Mixed Dal is a delicious twist on a classic Indian staple, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.A medley of five lentils—arhar, moong, chana, urad, and masoor—creates a rich, complex base, enhanced by the vibrant green hue and nutritional boost of fresh spinach. It's an easy, homestyle recipe perfect for any occasion.The fragrant tempering of cumin seeds and aromatic spices elevates this dal to an unforgettable culinary experience. Prepare to be transported!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook25 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
Lentils
- 10 gm Pigeon Pea split pigeon peas
- 10 gm Mung Bean split mung beans, yellow
- 10 gm Chickpea split chickpeas
- 10 gm Gram black, split black lentils
- 10 gm Lentil red, split red lentils
Produce & Paste
- 1 cup Spinach fresh or frozen
- 1 Tbsp Tamarind Paste
Aromatics & Spices
- 1 Tbsp Onion roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger chopped
- 2 Chili Pepper green
- 2 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 Chili Pepper dried, red, whole
Other
- 2 Tbsp Clarified Butter
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 Tbsp Coriander for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Soak the mixed dals in cold water for 20 minutes. This helps them cook evenly and improves their texture.
- Drain the soaked dals and add them to a pressure cooker. Add the bay leaves, green chilies, and 3 cups of water. Pressure cook on medium heat for 3 whistles, or until the dals are soft and mushy.
- While the dal is cooking, prepare the tempering. Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and dried red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds until the cumin seeds are fragrant and the chilies darken slightly.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent. This builds a flavor base for the dal.
- Add the chopped ginger and garlic to the pan. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Stir in the spinach and tamarind paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach wilts and the tamarind paste is well incorporated.
- Once the dal is cooked, carefully release the pressure from the cooker. Add the cooked dal to the pan with the spinach mixture.
- Stir well to combine the dal and spinach mixture. Add salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- Serve this spinach dal with steamed rice and roti.
- For a deeper flavor, temper the cooked dal with a mix of whole spices like cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida in hot ghee or oil right before serving.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend half of the cooked dal mixture before adding the spinach paste, then combine both portions for a creamy yet textured result.
- To enhance the tangy notes, add a splash of tamarind pulp or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end of cooking, adjusting the quantity to balance the spinach’s earthiness.
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, consider using coconut milk instead of water when cooking the dal.
- Freshly grated ginger added along with the spinach will brighten the flavors of the dish.
- Adjust the amount of spinach to your liking. Less spinach will result in a milder flavor, while more will create a vibrant green and earthy dal.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. The flavors will deepen overnight.
- Reheat with a splash of water to restore the original consistency.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1710mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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This looks so tasty! Thank you.
Wow, this looks fantastic!
This is the perfect dal for winter’s.
What a delicious recipe! Thanks for posting.
So delicious! Excited to make it.