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Indian Dal Palak (Lentils with Spinach)

Name: Indian Dal Palak (Lentils with Spinach)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: south-asian-indian
Ingredients: 200 g Yellow lentils (toor dal); 200 g Spinach; 80 g Onion; 100 g Tomatoes; 8 g Garlic; 5 g Ginger; 3 g Turmeric; 5 g Cumin seeds; 15 ml Ghee; 1 pc Green chili

Yellow lentils simmered with spinach and warm spices — an Indian staple with low-GI legumes.

Total Time

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Servings

Cuisine

South Asian Indian

260kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

36g

Carbs

Fat

10g

Fiber

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How to Make It

1
Boil lentils with turmeric until soft, about 20 minutes.
2
In a separate pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds until they splutter.
3
Add onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until golden.
4
Add tomatoes and spinach, cook until wilted. Mix into lentils. Simmer 5 minutes.

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