Skip to main content

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..
Labels:

Comments

  1. Kaveri VenkateshNovember 7, 2011 at 6:04 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  2. KrithisKitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    All time comforting dhal!
    Krithi's Kitchen
    Event: Serve It - Savory Baked

    ReplyDelete
  3. RachanaNovember 7, 2011 at 6:15 AM

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

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

    Healthy Combo luks delicious and super inviting.Luv it.

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

    Super comforting dal..love it anytime.

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

    Awesome looking dal curry . Awesome preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

    ReplyDelete
  7. RadhikaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  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.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AarthiNovember 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    This looks really good..Mouthwatering dear..Thanks for the recipe .will try soon..

    My Blog
    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  10. RNovember 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    looks really healthy and yummy.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Santosh BangarNovember 7, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    healthy and delicious dal pic are super

    ReplyDelete
  12. aipiNovember 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wholesome n hearty!
    USMasala

    ReplyDelete
  13. 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

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sobha ShyamNovember 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    healthy combo and a delicious dal curry..

    ReplyDelete
  15. NehaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  16. AlpanaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  17. UrmiNovember 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Very healthy and nutritious dal. Looks yummy and tempting.

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

    Yummy palak curry...Love this..

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

    Hoo yummy and tasty curry....

    ReplyDelete
  20. ShylajaNovember 7, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Delicious, healthy and yummy...

    ReplyDelete
  21. MélangeNovember 7, 2011 at 8:46 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  22. TinaNovember 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    delicious and comforting...

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Comforting dhal..yummy curry

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

    Healthy combo and looks awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Nandinis foodNovember 7, 2011 at 10:39 PM

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

    ReplyDelete
  26. Priya SreeramNovember 8, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    hearty looking platter

    ReplyDelete
  27. Vineetha SushNovember 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

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

    ReplyDelete
  28. divyaNovember 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Awesome looking dal curry . Awesome preparation.

    ReplyDelete
  29. PushpaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Delicious dal curry.

    ReplyDelete
  30. RaksNovember 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Comforting and healthy dal!

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnuNovember 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love this..healthy one..

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

    Yummy daal, perfect with rice!

    ReplyDelete
  33. abrahamNovember 9, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    my hubby fav.. susan

    ReplyDelete
  34. 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

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks

 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks  Are you looking for some light bites to indulge during tea time? Well, you have come to the right place. Kerala cuisine has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks.  The list of ingredients is available in your pantry, making it possible to make these delicious snacks. Many of these snacks, can be quickly whipped up with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. I am sharing a list of snack recommendations from Kerala that are easy to cook at home. These sweet and savory snacks are heartwarming and will make you nostalgic. It is by no means is a complete list. I am sharing some of the top picks of this blog in one space for easy reference. If you like to try, more recipes check my earlier post on 10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks that you can make in under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? I would love to hear about your favorite traditional snacks. Please share your idea
6 comments
Read more

Kerala Black Halwa/ Karutha Halwa/ Rice Flour Halwa

Kerala Black Halwa/ Karutha Halwa/ Rice Flour Halwa December has finally arrived and it means it is almost Christmas time! How many of you look forward to the Season of Joy! My birthday also comes in December, so it is a double celebration for me :) How is the Christmas planning coming along for everyone? It is exactly three weeks for Christmas and I am planning to share a few recipes for the holidays this year. This is the first one I wanted to share with all of you -Kerala style sweet delicacy- a real nostalgia, the Black Halwa. Halwas has always amazed me with its simplicity, unique texture and taste. It is a gel-like sweet candy that you can never stop eating. When making halwa there is a time-honored cooking technique and halwa making is time-consuming. So people simply prefer to buy it from the shop. But making your own is a rewarding experience. Now many of the traditional sweets are forgotten or get overlooked for fancier ones in bakeries. But that is not the case w
7 comments
Read more

Muringakka/ Drumstick Curry

Muringakka/ Drumstick Curry Today's recipe is a charu curry and is served over rice. This is a vegetarian favorite a simple and flavorful curry. The curry base is ground coconut and the flavor is from drumstick,curry leaves and fennel. You can also add prawns or small fish like anchovies and smelt and convert this dish into  non-vegetarian. Try this simple dish,you will surely love it. Ingredients Drumsticks- 15-20 pieces Onion- small finely chopped Ginger- 1 inch thick Coconut grated - 1 cup Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Chilly powder- 3/4 tsp Coriander powder- 1  tsp Fennel seeds- 1/2 tsp Curry leaves- a few Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds- 1/3 tsp Dry red chilly-2 Salt to taste Make a fine paste of coconut and fennel seeds and keep aside. Scrap the skin of drumstick or very  gently peel it off and cut into 2 1/2 to 3 inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped ginger and onion and saute till it changes color to golden brown. Add turmeric,
47 comments
Read more