Daal Palak Or Lentils With Spinach
From ambus 15 years ago
- 60 minutes to make
- Serves 12
Lentils with Spinach ... cooked to perfection. Pictures taken from net.
Ingredients
- 1 kg. spinach leaves(Palak),fresh shopping list
- 1/2 bunch fenugreek leaves(Methi),chopped shopping list
- 250 gm. Black Mapte Split(Maash Daal) shopping list
- 1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste shopping list
- 1 large onion,coarsely chopped shopping list
- 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. red chilli powder shopping list
- 1 tbsp. salt or to taste shopping list
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder (haldi) shopping list
- water,as required shopping list
- FOR Temper (Baghar): shopping list
- 1/2 cup oil shopping list
- 6-8 clove of garlic (Lehsan),sliced shopping list
- 1 tbsp. cumin seeds (Zeera) shopping list
- 2-3 whole dried red chilies,optional shopping list
- GARNISH: shopping list
- 3-4 green chillies,coarsely sliced shopping list
- 1" ginger,julienned shopping list
How to make it
- Wash the lentils well and let them soak in water for atleast 30 minutes.
- Wash and finely chop the spinach and fenugreek leaves,discard the stems(If using dried fenugreek leaves,soak 4-6 tablespoons fenugreek leaves in cold water for some time.Then carefully scoop out the leaves without disturbing the water as the dirt will settle at the bottom).
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy skillet and add water(spinach will release its water during cooking).
- Bring to a boil,then cover and cook over a low heat,stirring occasionally,until lentils are soft and tender,about 45-60 minutes.(It should not be too thin or thick).
- For Temper (Baghar),heat oil in a small saucepan,Add garlic and fry until golden.Add cumin seeds and red chilies,fry for few seconds more.
- Transfer the cooked Palak Daal to the serving bowl and pour over the Temper.
- Garnish with chopped green chillies and ginger.
- Serve hot with Nan/Roti/Paratha or Plain Rice.
Black Mapte Split(Maash Daal)
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awsome rcipe ambus love the ingredients thanks
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Love the recipe Ambus great post love the ingredients
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