Black Lentils are an excellent source of plant protein. Top of it cooked with our spices, and spinach take it to an another level of nutrition, texture, and deliciousness.
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable. It is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable and is considered to be a host of benefits.
It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
It may reduce oxidative stress, promote eye health, fight cancer, regulate blood pressure, and help in weight loss.
This is one of my personal favorite recipe.
- 1 cup Split Black Lentils (Split Urad Dal)
- 2 to 3 cups Spinach (chopped)
- 1 inch piece of Ginger
- 1 to 2 Green Chili
- 4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
- 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Olive Oil (optional)
- A good pinch of Asafetida/hing
- 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
- 2 Whole Dried Red Peppers 🌶
- 1/2 tsp. Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
- Ghee (as per our preference)
Place the properly washed Split Black Lentils or Urad Dal in a pressur-cooker. Add 4 cups of water, ginger, green chili, spinach, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
Put the pressure-cooker on high heat. Cover and lock the lid of it. Let the first whistle come and then turn the heat to low-medium.
Let the dal cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn Off the heat. (Lid will open in next 5 minutes)
Meanwhile, prepare the seasoning or tempering. Heat the oil and add hing, cumin seeds, drie red pepper, and red chili powder.
Immediately, add the seasoning to the cooked dal.
Add Garam Masala, and ghee.
Combine well…
Wholesome Spinach And Split Black Lentils Curry | Palak Urad Dal is ready to serve!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Split Black Lentils (Split Urad Dal)
- 2 to 3 cups Spinach (chopped)
- 1 inch piece of Ginger
- 1 to 2 Green Chili
- 4 to 6 Whole Black Peppers
- 1/4 tsp. Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Olive Oil (optional)
- A good pinch of Asafetida/hing
- 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
- 2 Whole Dried Red Peppers 🌶
- 1/2 tsp. Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Garam Masala
- Ghee (as per our preference)
Instructions
Place the properly washed Split Black Lentils or Urad Dal in a pressure-cooker. Add 4 cups of water, ginger, green chili, spinach, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
Put the pressure-cooker on high heat. Cover and lock the lid of it. Let the first whistle come and then turn the heat to low-medium.
Let the dal cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn Off the heat. (Lid will open in next 5 minutes)
Meanwhile, prepare the seasoning or tempering. Heat the oil and add hing, cumin seeds, dried red pepper, and red chili powder.
Immediately, add the seasoning to the cooked dal.
Add Garam Masala, and ghee.
Combine well…
Notes
Served the Spinach And Split Black Lentils or Palak Urad Dal with rice, roti, mango pickle, radish, tomato, buttermilk, & papad. This recipe is very easy to create, and turns out super delicious. Sometimes, I also use garlic, onion, and tomato in the seasoning.
