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Palak Dal - Spinach Lentil Soup
5 from 27 votes

Palak Dal - Spinach Lentil Soup

Palak Dal is a comforting lentil and spinach soup combining de-husked yellow mung dal with fresh spinach, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of warming spices. It is cooked in an instant pot, which softens the lentils and melds the flavors, creating a creamy and mildly spiced dish. The addition of lemon juice brightens the rich, earthy flavor, making it suitable as a hearty side or light meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Natural Release
30 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 225 gm Green gram lentils 1 cup de-husked/yellow mung dal
  • 150 gm spinach chopped Palak: 3 cups
  • 300 gm tomato 2 medium diced
  • 200 gm onion 1 medium diced
  • 10 gm ginger ½ inch minced/grated
  • 2 gm green chilies 2-3 adjust as per your spice level, chopped
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
Spices
  • 1 tbs ghee oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon asafetida hing
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
  • ½ teaspoon salt namak
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder haldi
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder laal mirch
  • 1 tbs coriander powder dhaniya powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

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  1. Start the instant pot on SAUTE mode and heat oil in it.
  2. Add asafetida, cumin seeds, green chili and ginger.
  3. Saute for 30 seconds then add diced onion.
  4. Saute until onions are translucent.
  5. Now add tomatoes and saute until soft and mushy.
  6. Add all the spices except garam masal and lemon juice, mix them and add lentils.
  7. Wash the lentils before adding.
  8. Press CANCEL and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.
  9. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK mode for 0 minutes.
  10.  pressure release naturaly(NR)
  11. When float valves pops down, open the lid and add chopped spinach. Press SAUTE mode again, let it simmer for approximately 2 minutes or until the dal starts boiling and spinach is mixed with the lentils.
  12. Now switch off the IP, add garam masala and lemon juice.
  13. Spinach dal is ready to be served.

Nutrition Information

Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 339mg (14%) Potassium 1050mg (22%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4290IU (86%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 6.4mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 339mg 14%
Potassium 1050mg 22%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4290IU 86%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 6.4mg 36%

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