PALAK DAAL

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Traditional Pakistani delicious palak daal.I got this recipe froma friend and made it and it turned out great!

Provided by Madiha

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 cup channa dal, washed (a yellow lentil)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

Steps:

Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
* In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
* Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
* Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
* Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 83.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 12, Sugar 8.3, Protein 13.2

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