{"id":"8aadba34-8adf-4e62-980f-84778c067fef","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8aadba34-8adf-4e62-980f-84778c067fef","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/palak-dal-spinach-dal/","title":"Dal Palak Recipe (Easy Spinach Dal)","description":"Dal Palak recipe, or Spinach Dal, is made with pigeon pea lentils (tuvar dal), red lentils (masoor dal), and fresh spinach (palak). This lentil dish is mildly spiced and prepared without onion and garlic, making it suitable for simple home-style meals.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/dal-palak-spinach-dal.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"¼ cup tuvar dal ((hulled and split pigeon pea lentils or arhar dal))","item":"tuvar dal ((hulled and split pigeon pea lentils or arhar dal))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup masoor dal ((hulled and split red lentils))","item":"masoor dal ((hulled and split red lentils))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1.5 cups water (- for pressure cooking lentils)","item":"water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- for pressure cooking lentils"},{"text":"2 tablespoons ghee (or oil)","item":"ghee","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or oil"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ginger (- finely chopped or 1 inch peeled ginger)","item":"ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"- finely chopped or 1 inch peeled ginger"},{"text":"½ to 1 teaspoon green chilies (- chopped or 1 green chilli)","item":"green chilies","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"- chopped or 1 green chilli"},{"text":"2 cups spinach (- finely chopped)","item":"spinach","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"- finely chopped"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder (or paprika)","item":"kashmiri chilli powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or paprika"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ to 1 cup water (or add as needed)","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or add as needed"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pick and rinse the lentils a few times in water. Take the lentils in a 2 litre stovetop pressure cooker. Also add turmeric powder and 1.5 cups of water.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":2,"text":"Pressure cook on medium heat for 10 to 11 minutes or 7 to 8 whistles or until the lentils become soft and mushy.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":3,"text":"Open the lid only when the pressure drops naturally in the cooker. Check the lentils.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":4,"text":"They should be cooked well and softened. Mash the lentils lightly with a spoon and set aside.","section":"Pressure cooking lentils"},{"number":5,"text":"In a pan, heat ghee. Keep the heat to a low and fry the cumin seeds first.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":6,"text":"When they crackle, add the finely chopped ginger and green chillies. Fry for a few seconds or until the raw aroma of ginger goes away.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":7,"text":"Now add the finely chopped spinach. Mix the spinach with the rest of the fried spices.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":8,"text":"Sauté spinach for some minutes until the leaves becomes soft and stops releasing water on a low to medium-low heat.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":9,"text":"When the spinach leaves are softened, add the kashmiri red chili powder and asafoetida.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":10,"text":"Mix well and sauté for half a minute on low heat.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":11,"text":"Add the mashed lentils and salt according to taste. Mix the lentils with the sautéed and softened spinach.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":12,"text":"Add water around ½ to 1 cup depending on how thick or thin you want the dal to be.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":13,"text":"Stir to combine and simmer the dal for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off the heat.","section":"Making dal palak"},{"number":14,"text":"Serve Dal Palak hot with rice and a side vegetable dish or salad or raita.","section":"Making dal palak"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:49:50.385044+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:49:50.385044+00:00"}