Name: Chana Dal Palak recipe by Sasmita Pattnaik at BetterButter
Prep time: 360 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak); 1/2 cup chana dal (soaked overnight and drained); Salt to taste; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp jeera; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai); 1/4 tsp Hing; 1 green chili, chopped; 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic Paste; 1/2 garam masala Powder; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato; 3 tbsp oil

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.

Ingredients Serving: 2

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

Instructions

Add chana dal, salt, turmeric powder and 3/4 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Once steam is released, add chopped spinach and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Splutter mustard seeds, jeera and asafoetida
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
Add dal and spinach, stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
Add 1/2 cup of water, garam masala, mix well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy with roti and paratha.

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