DAL PALAK

Ingredients for Dal Palak Recipe

o Spinach finely chopped 15-20 leaves
o Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) 3/4 cup
o Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
o Asafoetida a pinch
o Oil 2 tablespoons
o Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
o Garlic chopped 6-8 cloves
o Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
o Green chillies seeded and chopped 2
o Onion chopped 1 medium
o Salt to taste
o Lemon juice 1 teaspoon

Method
Step 1

Cook moong dal with half the turmeric powder and asafoetida till soft. Heat oil (or ghee) in a
pan.

Step 2

Add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, green chillies and sauté for one minute. Add onion and
continue to sauté till onion gets lightly browned.

Step 3

Add spinach and sauté for half a minute. Add the remaining turmeric powder and stir. Add dal
and mix well.
Step 4

Add one cup water and salt and stir. Add lemon juice, mix and serve hot.