Instant Pot Dal Palak Recipe: Simple & Flavorful
This Instant Pot Dal Palak recipe is a simple and flavorful dish combining yellow split pigeon peas and fresh spinach. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Pan
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split pigeon peas (toor dal)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions:
- Rinse the toor dal under running water until the water runs clear.
- In the Instant Pot, combine the dal, water, and salt. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Once the dal is cooked, release the pressure manually and open the lid. Add the cooked onion-tomato mixture and spinach to the dal. Stir well.
- Close the lid and let it sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes:
This dish is a great source of protein and iron, making it a nutritious option for vegetarians.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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