पालक दाल तड़का | Tasty and Healthy Palak Daal Recipe @Bachelor's Recipe ​

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

split yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: red lentils

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

garam masala

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder is a more accessible spice blend.

spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Kale is a nutritious and often cheaper leafy green.

Chop 2 tomatoes finely.

Wash spinach thoroughly in 2-3 changes of water to remove dirt.

Chop spinach finely after washing.

Wash the split yellow lentils 2-3 times to remove chemicals.

Boil the lentils in a pressure cooker with water until soft.

In a pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Add 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them sizzle.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté until soft, adding salt to taste.

Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder to the mixture.

Once the lentils are cooked, add them to the pan with the sautéed mixture.

Add the chopped spinach to the lentils and stir well.

Prepare a tempering by heating oil and adding cumin seeds, then optionally add red chili powder or dried red chilies.

Pour the tempering over the lentil and spinach mixture and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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