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Moong Dal Palak

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Time15 Min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1

Want to get your daily dose of greens in a single meal? This Moong Dal Palak recipe is all you need as it is filled with the goodness of spinach and moong dal or Green gram. This is a dish that is famous all over India, particularly in the southern part of India as you can find it in a variety of different forms. While it is usually paired with either rice or Indian flat bread or Roti, it can be c ... onsumed as it is especially if you are trying to follow a diet as it is very low on calories. Traditionally topped with a number of spices including Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, Coriander Powder and more, it offers a burst of flavour as soon as you take your first bite which is balanced by the spinach and Green Gram not allowing it to be too spicy. So, don’t worry if you don’t have a high spice tolerance as this dish will just tantalize your taste buds but not overpower them and when you have the garnish of coriander leaves giving it a refreshing touch, it makes it too tempting to resist. An easy to make recipe, it can be enjoyed by friends and family for both dinner as well as lunch alongside some Rotis or a bowl or rice. In just 15 minutes, you will have yourself a serving of Moong Dal Palak waiting to be gorged upon.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre150 Cal150 Cal150 Cal150 Cal
  • 7gProtein
  • 5gFat
  • 18gCarbs
  • 5gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Green Moong Split

Green Moong Split

1.75 tablespoons

Yellow Moong Dal

Yellow Moong Dal

1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Cumin

Cumin

1 pinch

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Fruits & Vegetables

Spinach W/o Roots

Spinach W/o Roots

16 leafs

Ginger

Ginger

1 small piece

Onion

Onion

0.25 unit

Tomato

Tomato

0.25 unit

Other

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

4 leafs

Water

Water

2 glasses

Directions
1
Wash Split Moong Gal with skin & Yellow Moong Dal and boil them.
2
Chop Spinach finely and keep it aside.
3
In a pan heat Oil, add Cumin Seeds and let it crackle.
4
Add chopped Ginger, chopped Garlic, chopped Chili and saute for a while.
5
Add chopped Onion and saute till golden brown.
6
Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, Coriander Powder and Salt.
7
Add chopped Spinach, chopped Tomatoes and cook until Tomatoes are mushy.
8
Add boiled Dal and Water. Cook for 10 minutes.
9
Garnish with fine chopped Coriander Leaves. Serve hot.
Health Benefits of Moong Dal Palak
Green Gram is rich in minerals including potassium, magnesium, iron and copper and is packed with fiber, vitamin B6 and high quality protein. One of the best parts about Green Gram is that it’s quite low on carbohydrates which can be extremely useful if you are on a diet. On the other hand, Spinach is rich in Vitamins A, B, K and minerals such as magnesium, iron and manganese. Quite visibly, Green Gram as well as Spinach are both nutrition-rich foods. Naturally, as Moong Dal Palak contains the goodness of both Green Gram and Spinach, it’s a nutrition powerhouse. So what do these nutrients mean for our health? Some of the health benefits of this dish include strengthening of the immune system, improved digestion and more. Try this healthy and tastyMoong Dal Palak recipe today either for lunch or dinner or maybe both.

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