Palak Daal

Submitted by Madiha

"Traditional Pakistani delicious palak daal.I got this recipe froma friend and made it and it turned out great!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil)
• 5 cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• salt
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder

directions

1. Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.
2. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
3. * In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
4. * Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
5. * Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
6. * Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

Very easy, very tasty dal recipe! Served with basmati rice and Trader Joe's garlic naan.

 

[ummrabiah]

Nice and healthy. I used fresh spinach and a little bit of tamarind paste.

 

[bearhug1]

This recipe is awesome and really easy. I love it! I have doubled it and put half in the freezer for a quick meal.