Palak Chana
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Palak Chana
Description
Palak Chana blends fresh spinach and chana dal lentils with aromatics like cumin seeds, garlic, and diced onions sautéed in neutral cooking oil. Tomatoes are softened into the base, then spices including turmeric, chili powder, salt, and whole green chilies are added to enhance flavor.
The lentils get simmered with water until nearly tender, then finely chopped spinach is stirred in and cooked covered to retain moisture. After additional simmering with the lid on, the curry develops a smooth and cohesive texture combining the tender legumes and leafy greens.
This dish is traditionally served immediately with chapatti, providing a nutritious combination of proteins and vegetables. The mild but spiced profile fits well in a balanced vegetarian meal or alongside rice.
The notes clarify that the nutritional facts are provided only as a courtesy, without guarantees.
Ingredients
- 500 g spinach Palak
- 200 g lentils Chana Dal
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 2 tomato
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 green chili
- 200 ml water
Instructions
- Heat up the oil on medium heat in a pan then add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned
- Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic cloves then cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes
- As the onions are cooking dice the tomatoes then add into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened
- Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and green chillies then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes
- As the spices are cooking thoroughly wash the split Bengal gram lentils before adding into the pan and cooking for 5 minutes
- Add the water then cook for a further 10 minutes
- As the lentils are cooking wash and finely chop the spinach before adding into the pan and covering then cook for 6-8 minutes
- Remove the lid and give the curry a mix before reducing the heat to low and covering again then cook for 15 minutes
- Serve immediately with a side of chapatti and enjoy!
Notes
- The nutritional information provided serves as a general guide and is not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 517mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 8277IU | 166% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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