Looking for a soothing Indian soup? Learn how to make Dal Palak (Spinach Dal), a traditional Indian spinach and lentil curry.
during my trip mammalpuram In India, I tried authentic Dal Palak for the first time and it was amazing!
The chef at the restaurant gave me the recipe and cooking demonstration for Indian Spinach Lentil Curry so you know you are making authentic Indian food.
Now you can take a “journey to India” at home by making this easy spinach dal recipe, which includes a video of Indian cooking demonstration.
How to Make Spinach Lentil Curry Video
In L’Attitude 49 Grand Bay Resort In Mamallapuram, I had the opportunity to watch a cooking demonstration by Chef Manoj on how to make dal palak.
Watch this 7-minute cooking video on YouTube hereor embedded below:
What is Dal Palak?
Dal Palak is one of the most popular palak dishes in India, which uses lentils (dahl). A great appetizer 3 course Indian meal.
This healthy vegetarian Indian soup recipe, also known as spinach dal, is a spinach dish in which spinach and boiled lentils are tempered with Indian spices.
Regions where spinach dal is consumed:
- northern india: called dal palak or palak dal
- andhra pradesh: Known as Palakura Pappu
- tamil nadu: Known as Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- Karnataka: aka Palak Soppina Tovve
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Spinach Dal Ingredients
Dal Palak uses a variety of Indian spices and ingredients. Here’s a quick list so you can check your pantry.
- Boil dal
- Oil or ghee (clarified butter)
- Gila (cumin)
- whole red pepper
- minced garlic
- minced ginger
- chopped onions
- turmeric powder
- paprika
- Jeera powder
- coriander powder
- chopped tomatoes
- shredded spinach
- chopped coriander
- Chopped green chilies (optional)
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Dal Palak Recipe
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raw material
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1 cup boiled dal
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20 ml oil or ghee (clarified butter)
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1 pinch Jeera (Cumin)
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2 red peppers, whole
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1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ginger, minced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 pinch turmeric powder
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1 pinch Jeera powder
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1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
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1 medium tomato, chopped
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1 tablespoon spinach, shredded
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1 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
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1 pinch green chili, chopped (optional)
instruct
- Heat oil.
- Add jeera, whole red chillies, chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies (optional).
- After a few seconds, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Now add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, jeera powder and fry for few minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and chopped spinach.
- After a few seconds, add the boiled dal and bring to the boil.
- Serve hot and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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Nutritional information:
yield: 2
Serving size: 1
Amount per serving:
Calories: Chapter 854Total fat: 52 gramsSaturated fat: 16 gramsTrans fats: 0 gramsUnsaturated fat: 27 gramscholesterol: 117 mgsodium: 2208 mgcarbohydrate: 54 gramsfiber: 11 gramssugar: 11 gramsprotein: 45g
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If you’re in the mood for soup or curry, hopefully this gives you an idea of how to make spinach dal at home.
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