
Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Palak Daal
A Pakistani dal of lentils, spinach and tomatoes, warmed with turmeric and cumin. It's finished with cilantro.
1 hr 25 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 75 min · 85 min total
- medium
- 1
Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
- 2
In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
- 3
Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



