Daal Palak Or Lentils With Spinach Recipe

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Daal Palak Or Lentils With Spinach
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Directions:

  1. Wash the lentils well and let them soak in water for atleast 30 minutes.
  2. Wash and finely chop the spinach and fenugreek leaves,discard the stems(If using dried fenugreek leaves,soak 4-6 tablespoons fenugreek leaves in cold water for some time.Then carefully scoop out the leaves without disturbing the water as the dirt will settle at the bottom).
  3. Combine all ingredients in a heavy skillet and add water(spinach will release its water during cooking).
  4. Bring to a boil,then cover and cook over a low heat,stirring occasionally,until lentils are soft and tender,about 45-60 minutes.(It should not be too thin or thick).
  5. For Temper (Baghar),heat oil in a small saucepan,Add garlic and fry until golden.Add cumin seeds and red chilies,fry for few seconds more.
  6. Transfer the cooked Palak Daal to the serving bowl and pour over the Temper.
  7. Garnish with chopped green chillies and ginger.
  8. Serve hot with Nan/Roti/Paratha or Plain Rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 116.66 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.36g 14%
Sodium 666.13mg 28%
Potassium 550.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.75g 2%
Sugars 1.07g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.56g 10%
Protein 3.14g 6%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 64%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 99.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.79 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 14%
Sodium 552.71mg 28%
Potassium 457.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.6g 2%
Sugars 0.89g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 10%
Protein 2.61g 6%
Vitamin C 31.9mg 64%
Iron 2.6mg 17%
Calcium 82.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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