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Instant Pot Aloo Palak Dal - Spiced Potato Spinach Lentils

Instant Pot Aloo Palak Dal. Spiced Potato Spinach Lentils made in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Saucepan option. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Soaking time
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup uncooked brown lentils (sabut masoor)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 1 hot green chile chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 to 6 oz Spinach or a combination of greens.

Instructions

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  1. Soak the lentils for at least an hour else they will not cook within the time and the potatoes will get over cooked in the more time needed to cook lentils.
  2. In saute mode over medium, add oil, ginger, garlic, chile and cook until translucent. Add tomato and spices and cook until tomatoes are tender. Mash the larger pieces. 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, drained lentils, water, salt and mix in. Add in the spinach or greens and mix in. Close the lid and cook on Manual (high pressure) for 7 to 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  4. Open, taste and adjust salt and spice. Add more spices or garam masala if needed. Garnish with cilantro, pepper flakes and lemon and serve over rice or with roti/flatbread.

Notes

  • To make in a saucepan, use 1 cup cooked lentils. Follow step 2 in a saucepan. Add the potatoes, cooked lentils, spinach, salt, water. Partially cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or longer until potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
  • Variation: Adjust water to make less or more curry. Add half coconut milk instead of water for a creamier curry.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 1048mg (30%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 7684IU (154%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 1048mg 22%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 7684IU 154%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.