Urad dal palak. As the name indicates, it is a lentil curry that is prepared using split black lentils and spinach. I stumbled on this humble and fuss free recipe in Ruchi Mehta's Punjabi Khana. I have always used moong or masoor dal to make currys. But when I saw that this recipe used Urad dal, I could not resist trying out this out. The result was a simple yet creamy delectable dal that goes great with either rice or rotis.
Urad dal Palak recipe
Preparation time: 15mins
Cooking time: 15min
Serves- 4
Urad dal or split black gram- 1 cup
Spinach- 1 large bunch, washed and chopped
Onion- 1 large, chopped fine
Tomatoes- 2, chopped fine
Ginger- Garlic paste- 1tsp
Green chilli- 1 slit
Cumin seeds or Jeera- 1tsp
Red chilli powder- 1/2tsp
Coriander powder- 1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Garam masala- 1/4tsp
Kasoori methi- 1/2tsp
Sugar- 1/2tsp
Turmeric- 1/4tsp
Oil or ghee- 1tbsp
Coriander to Garnish- 1tbsp
Butter- 1 tbsp (optional)
Method:
- Wash and pressure cook the dal along with the chopped spinach for 4-5 whistles till done.
- Heat oil or ghee in a wok and add the cumin seeds
- Once they turn brown, add the onion and fry till transparent.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and the slit green chilli and saute till the raw smell goes
- Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a min.
- Add the turmeric powder, Coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt and sugar and fry for 2 more min
- stir in the cooked dal and spinach mixture and mix well.
- Add about half cup of water, kasoori methi and garam masala to the dal and simmer on a low flame for 5min.
- Take off the heat. Garnish with coriander leaves and butter and serve hot with rice or rotis.
This recipe is my contribution to Aipi and Priya's Tuesday Book marked recipe event
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Wow yummy curry..perfect with rice and roti
ReplyDeleteI love urad ki daal..I use splid urad 4 dis..lovely hearty dal
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ReplyDeleteUrad dal palak looks amazing. Great preparation.
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THick dal looks super inviting and delicious...prefect side dish for rotis..
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ReplyDeleteHaven't used urad dhal in gravies.. looks so creamy and delish!
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Yum! I m drooling.Never added spinach to urad dal.Sounds a good idea.
ReplyDeleteOne of the few things I can make (and can eat with few side effects) is dal. I love it! I've never had this type though so thank you for sharing this recipe. Adding spinach is a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeletevery healthy curry.palak and urad dal.
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Inviting and yummy curry.
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yummy recipe and sensational clicks. Cograts on the awards.
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ReplyDeleteNever tried the urad dal palak..Looks soo delicious...i bet that is a perfect side dish with Roti's
ReplyDeleteNice and unique combo! Never tried this way! Yummy!
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