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Chana Dal Palak

Nov-16-2017
Sasmita Pattnaik
360 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
2 People
Serves
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ABOUT Chana Dal Palak RECIPE

A maharashtrian delight, tweaked to boost the health value! while palak adds vitamin a to this dish, chana dal adds nutrients like calcium, iron, folic acid, zinc and fibre. Ensure that you do not overcook chana dal, as it should be separate and not mashed.

Recipe Tags

  • Veg
  • Easy
  • Everyday
  • Maharashtra
  • Stir fry
  • Pressure Cook
  • Sauteeing
  • Side Dishes
  • Healthy

Ingredients Serving: 2

  1. 3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)
  2. 1/2 cup chana dal (soaked overnight and drained)
  3. Salt to taste
  4. 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  5. 1/2 tsp jeera
  6. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
  7. 1/4 tsp Hing
  8. 1 green chili, chopped
  9. 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic Paste
  10. 1/2 garam masala Powder
  11. 1 cup finely chopped onions
  12. 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
  13. 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Add chana dal, salt, turmeric powder and 3/4 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  2. Once steam is released, add chopped spinach and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Splutter mustard seeds, jeera and asafoetida
  4. Lower the flame, add the green chili and onions and dry roast till onions turn light brown in color. Add chopped tomato, Ginger garlic Paste and turmeric. Sprinkle a little water and saute until tomatoes are tender
  5. Add dal and spinach, stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of water, garam masala, mix well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy with roti and paratha.

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Tanya Chauhan
Nov-20-2017
Tanya Chauhan   Nov-20-2017

Deliciously amazing!

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