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Red Lentil Dal with Spinach

Dal Palak (or Spinach Dal) is a healthy yet comforting and delicious Indian curry made with red lentils, spinach and spices. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 tablespoon garlic and ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6-8 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red chilli (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 200 ml coconut milk (optional)
  • 400 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 150 g red lentils
  • 200 g baby spinach
  • ½ bunch Coriander (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Melt the ghee in a pan on medium heat.
  2. Sauté onions until brown and stir in the garlic and ginger paste.
  3. Add the turmeric, garam masala, freshly ground black pepper, salt and quickly sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes, red chilli and curry leaves, cook for a few more minutes.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk, add the lentils, and the stock.
  6. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes or until the lentils are softened and thickened the sauce, stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan.
  7. Add the spinach, cook for another 5 minutes and check the seasoning.
  8. Add some salt if needed and sprinkle the chopped coriander to garnish.

Notes

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  • Turn this delicious Dal Palak (Spinach Dal) recipe into a vegan/vegetarian-friendly dish by replacing ghee with oil and using vegetable stock.
  • You can temper the Dal Palak for adding extra flavorings. 
  • Don't overcook the spinach, cooking them for just a few minutes, until they are wilted is enough to avoid them losing their color and nutrition. 
  • The leftovers would keep refrigerated for up to five days and frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 780mg (33%) Potassium 1119mg (32%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5452IU (109%) Vitamin C 75mg (83%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 780mg 33%
Potassium 1119mg 24%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5452IU 109%
Vitamin C 75mg 83%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 7mg 39%

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