🍱 Lunch · Easy

Dal Palak (Spinach Lentils) High Protein

Name: Dal Palak (Spinach Lentils) High Protein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal or moong dal; 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 dried red chilies; 1 tbsp oil or ghee; to taste salt

Classic yellow dal cooked with spinach — a comforting, iron-rich, plant-protein powerhouse that's a staple in any Indian fat-loss diet.

⏱ 10m

Prep

🔥 25m

Cook

🍽 3

Servings

⏰ 35m

Total

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup toor dal or moong dal

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 dried red chilies

1 tbsp oil or ghee

to taste salt

👨‍🍳 Method

Step 1

Wash and pressure-cook dal with turmeric and salt until soft, about 3-4 whistles.

Step 2

In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and dried red chilies.

Step 3

Add onion and sauté until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste and tomato. Cook until soft.

Step 4

Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the cooked dal, mix well and simmer for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Adjust consistency with water if needed, and serve hot with roti or rice.

💡 Pro Tips

💡 Chef's Notes

Add a squeeze of lemon just before serving to boost iron absorption from the spinach.

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📊 Nutrition per serving

210
Calories (kcal)

13.0g

💪 Protein

30.0g

🌾 Carbs

5.0g

🥑 Fats

9.0g

🌿 Fiber

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