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Spinach/Palak Dal Curry


Spinach/Palak Dal Curry

Today's recipe is the classic combination of lentil and spinach.It is an aromatic and mildly spiced curry topped with the inviting flavor of thadka- the sizzling cumin and roasted garlic.In this recipe I have used mung dal which is slightly roasted to enhance the its unique flavor. It can be paired with rice/rotis.

Ingredients
Moong Dal/yellow lentil- 3/4 cup
Chopped spinach- 2 cups
Shallots- 4-5
Ginger- 1 inch thick
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Green chilly- 4-5
salt to taste

Oil- 2 tsp
Ghee- 1 tsp(optional)
Mustard seeds- 1/3 tsp
Cumin seeeds-1/2 tsp
Garlic-3 pods
Dry red chilly-2


Slightly roast the mung dal till there is a nice aroma and it slightly changes color.Pressure cook dal till it is soft and cooked.
Mash dal and add in salt, turmeric,chopped shallots,ginger and green chilly. Add water to the desired consistency. Allow this to simmer for 3-4 minutes and add the chopped spinach and mix in. Continue to simmer in medium flame for two more minutes.( you can also saute the spinach with little oil and then add)
In a separate pan heat oil and ghee and add mustard seeds and cumin. When they sizzle add dry red chilly and crushed garlic and saute till there is a nice aroma of garlic and it slightly changes color. Pour this over the dal curry and serve.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. Kaveri VenkateshNovember 7, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    That's one of my favorite combinations...looks very yum

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  2. KrithisKitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    All time comforting dhal!
    Krithi's Kitchen
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  3. RachanaNovember 7, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I simply love dal with palak. So healthy and yumm.

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  4. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.November 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Healthy Combo luks delicious and super inviting.Luv it.

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  5. Priya SureshNovember 7, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Super comforting dal..love it anytime.

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  6. Hamaree RasoiNovember 7, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Awesome looking dal curry . Awesome preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  7. RadhikaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    That's a nice combo and a very healthy one.

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  8. Ms.ChitchatNovember 7, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    One of my family favourite and I make it quite often, urs look very very tasty and the clicks are good.

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  9. RNovember 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    looks really healthy and yummy.

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  10. Santosh BangarNovember 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    healthy and delicious dal pic are super

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  11. aipiNovember 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wholesome n hearty!
    USMasala

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  12. Lavanya SelvarajNovember 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    This is what I call as Comfort food. looks delicious!

    -Lavanya.
    My recent Post: Mutton Kola Urundai

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  13. Sobha ShyamNovember 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    healthy combo and a delicious dal curry..

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  14. NehaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I love this dal...very comforting...

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  15. AlpanaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Delicious......I love daal palak.

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  16. UrmiNovember 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Very healthy and nutritious dal. Looks yummy and tempting.

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  17. Reshmi MaheshNovember 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Yummy palak curry...Love this..

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  18. Gayathri NGNovember 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Hoo yummy and tasty curry....

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  19. ShylajaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Delicious, healthy and yummy...

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  20. MélangeNovember 7, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Nice recipe.I prepare in a different way.So am bookmarking.Thanks dear.

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  21. TinaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    delicious and comforting...

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  22. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Comforting dhal..yummy curry

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  23. Treat and TrickNovember 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Healthy combo and looks awesome!

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  24. Nandinis foodNovember 7, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    The curry is very nutritious and healthy! Great with rice!

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  25. Priya SreeramNovember 8, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    hearty looking platter

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  26. Vineetha SushNovember 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I had the smae curry today for my lunch..love the combination :)

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  27. divyaNovember 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Awesome looking dal curry . Awesome preparation.

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  28. PushpaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Delicious dal curry.

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  29. RaksNovember 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Comforting and healthy dal!

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  30. AnuNovember 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love this..healthy one..

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  31. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)November 9, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Yummy daal, perfect with rice!

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  32. abrahamNovember 9, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    my hubby fav.. susan

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  33. Sushma November 10, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I always love this combo..first time here and love to follow do srop in at my place when time permits

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