Palak Daal Lentils Wtih Spinach Food

INDIAN DAHL WITH SPINACH

Indian Dahl with Spinach image

This is a very yummy, authentic dal. For variation, add coconut milk towards the end of cooking. Freezes well.

Provided by Gillian Stevens

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups red lentils
3 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ cup coconut milk

Steps:

Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 692.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

PALAK DAAL

Palak Daal image

Traditional Pakistani delicious palak daal.I got this recipe froma friend and made it and it turned out great!

Provided by Madiha

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

Steps:

Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
* In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
* Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
* Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
* Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 83.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 12, Sugar 8.3, Protein 13.2

PALAK DAAL (SPINACH & LENTILS)

Palak Daal (Spinach & Lentils) image

This came from the restaurant Kasa in the bay area. It is nice and spicy and will smell up the entire house when cooking. Serve with rice.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories Lentil

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup white lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/2 lb spinach, washed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 medium green chili peppers, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon pure red chili powder
1 pinch asafoetida powder (optional)
more salt
1/2 a lemon, juiced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

In a large pot over medium-high heat combine the lentils and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then add the spinach, ginger, turmeric, 3/4 of the green chiles, and all of the tomatoes. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the lentils are extremely soft. You may need to add a bit more water during the cooking process to keep the lentils soupy.
After an hour and a half, stir in the salt. In a separate pan, heat the butter and cumin and fry until the cumin seeds start to pop. Now add the red chile powder (and asafetida if you're using it) and fry for another 30 seconds. Taste and add more asafetida if you like. Add this butter mixture to the lentils and allow to cook for another five minutes. Taste, and season with more salt if needed. I also enjoyed a touch of lemon juice added at this point. Serve topped with the cilantro and the remaining green chiles.
Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 392.4, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 15.5