Dal Palak Recipe  for a Wholesome Weeknight Dinner 

By : Naina Rawool

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November 10. 2025

Dal Palak is a delicious, nutritious dish made with lentils and spinach. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and health benefits in one bowl.  

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 Ingredients You’ll Need  For Dal Palak Recipe  

Yellow moong dal  Spinach  Onions  Tomatoes  Ginger ,Garlic  Green chili  Spice : turmeric, red powder, garam  masala, cumin, muster seed ,Ghee  , salt  

Soak  The Dal   

 Wash 1 cup moong dal and 2 cups fresh spinach. Set them aside while you heat up the spices for the next step. 

 Add the washed   dal to the pan along with 3-4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer until the dal is cooked through and soft.

 Cook The Dal 

 Sautéing The Aromatics 

 Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and freshly grated ginger, garlic , and onoin Sauté until fragrant for a warm, flavorful aroma 

 Add Spices 

  Add the turmeric, red chili powder  ,garm masala spices and stir to combine. Sauté for 1 more minute. 

Add Tomato 

 Add the chopped tomato, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the tomatoes are soft. 

Add  Spinach  

 Add the chopped tomato, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the tomatoes are soft. 

Add Dal  To The Spinach 

 Add the chopped tomato, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the tomatoes are soft. 

Serve & Enjoy Your  Dal Palak 

 Once everything is well cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve your hearty Dal Palak with rice or roti for a complete, satisfying meal