Dhal Palak

Name: Dhal Palak
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach, chopped; 3/4 cup toor dal; 2 medium tomatoes, chiopped; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 green chilies, sliced in half lengthwise; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 4 whole dried red chilies, minced; 15 curry leaves; salt; 1 teaspoon oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, juice of

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 bunch spinach, chopped
3/4 cup toor dal
2 medium tomatoes, chiopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 green chilies, sliced in half lengthwise
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
4 whole dried red chilies, minced
15 curry leaves
salt
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juice of

Directions

1

Wash the dhal.
2

In a large saucepan add dhal, 2 cups of water, spinach, tomatoes, onion, chillies, and cook over med-high heat until lentils are very tender (approx 30 mins).
3

In another pan, add 1 tsp oiland add mustard & cumin seeds.
4

After the mustard starts popping, add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
5

Saute for 35 seconds, and then pour the cooked dal over this.
6

Add red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric, sugar, salt to taste, mix well. Cover & bring to boil & simmer for 2-3 minute Stir in lemon juice & turn off stove.
7

Serve hot with rice.