Dal Palak

Recipe Description

Spinach and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup yellow split gram lentils
  • 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp sliced onions
  • 1 tsp chopped green chilis
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • salt, to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro|coriander leaves

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a pot and add cumin seeds, green chilies and ginger. Sauté for a minute and add onions. Fry onions till start to brown a bit and then add tomatoes, turmeric powder and chili powder.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes till tomatoes become tender, and then add Lentils, spinach and water. Let boil for 20-25 minutes on medium-low heat till Lentils are tender.
  3. Garnish with chopped cilantro|coriander leaves and serve hot.
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