Ideal for working moms,bachelors,students on their own or for anyone who is low on energy and just want to slap something on the dinner plate and crash .
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| Can u see the butter melting!!!! |
My family is big on greens but somehow they disliked palak and dal getting all mushy until I discovered that I am mixing everything too much :).Now I cut the palak into bigger pieces ,leave the green chili and garlic whole without chopping ,onion is cubed and no tadka come on how easier can it get and guess what they just like to see everything separate when they scoop out .Yesterday as I was clicking pics for this post my daughty was finishing her homework and she kept interrupting me with questions.Finally I asked her, "Are u feeling hungry?" and she replied,"Can u please pass me that plate, that is making me hungry." heee... heee.... I am sorry if the shot isn't decent because all the actors on the plate got gobbled up :))) Seriously! she being such a picky eater I was kind of shocked !!
Ingredients
Split moong dal / Mung bean-1/2 -3/4 cup or more (Sightly roast if u like so it doesn't have a raw smell.)Spinach -1/2 bunch
Garlic- 5 flakes
Red onion -1 medium (cubed)
Tomato -1(cunbed)
Jeera /cumin-1 large pinch
Green chili- 1 cut into round/slit
Red chili flakes - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida- a pinch
Salt to taste
Butter- 1-2 tsp
Method
1.Cook moong dal in an open pot till half cooked or pressure cook it if u like it mashed.
2.Heat 2 tsp oil add jeera, whole garlic,red chili flakes and onion cubed .Saute only till it becomes transparent add red chili powder ,turmeric powder.Toss in the tomatoes saute for two minutes and switch off.
3.Now, in the pressure cooker put the dal ,sauteed onion mix ,spinach,asafoetida,green chili,salt and cook for may be two whistles.When the steam goes open and drop the butter into the curry cover and keep till served.It will impart a beautiful aroma and flavor to the curry.Mix once before u serve.
Have it warm with chapatti or plain white rice and some raw onion rings, cucumber .
The last picture is going to Priya's blog for The Color Me Photography Challenge Series
Do let me know if you liked dal palak.
Meena
Sometimes some do not like the mixed mushy textures. So I can understand why you made the changes, that being on the palak cubed into bigger pieces.
ReplyDeleteThe combo is perfect, the ingredients for a wonderful outcome and paired with chapatti.
Thank you, Nava
Deleteluks yumm, Meena and the cucmer thin slices are really cute as a side.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Sona.
Deleteoh wow... that last picture is gorgeous... ur daughters hands, i suppose, i love that frock!!! :) dal palak looks so comforting, but then palak is a big no-no in our house... :T
ReplyDeleteThank you Rafee,ya that's my daughter's hand :)
Delete♡♡♡♡ really amazing♡♡♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteSpicy recipes, thank you.
DeleteA simple and delicious curry..:-) looks yum Meena. I know how happy it is to see them ask for food..:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you ,Rekha.He..hee it is such a relief right!
DeleteSomething else for me to bung a wodge of Spinach into! Thanks, Meena :)
ReplyDeleteAbbe,thank you so much and glad that u like Indian curries.
DeleteQuick and healthy daal preparation.I love this...:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nisha
DeleteDal palak is my kind of food Meena.. Yummy and healthy :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Nilu.
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Thank you,Sajina
DeleteHi Meena, love dal palak all the time. I am hungry now seeing your plate loaded with veggies.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Sabeena.
DeleteYum, I can have the platter without any fuss..Love spinach and dal combo!! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Divya,thank you.
DeletePalak is not that welcomed here - although the Techie surprises me by saying yes to some dishes. This one looks delish Meena. I like the idea of leaving everything whole instead of stirring around too much. I will try that the next time :) And of course, gorgeous pics :)
ReplyDeleteHey Priya,Thank you s much.I know palak is a no no in many homes guess it is b'cos of the slight sliminess.
DeleteHealthy and amazing one
ReplyDeleteThanks Revathi
DeleteHealthy recipe Meena... Love dal palak :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nilu :)
Deletedal palak is awesome...adding that butter cube at the end i know gives a beautiful aroma and taste to the dal..
ReplyDeleteRuxana, thank you.
DeleteLove this delicious combination, looks great!
ReplyDeleteAmbreen,thank you.
Deletei love palak with chana dal...will try with moong dal too...looks yummy..
ReplyDeleteThank you Bhawna
DeleteHi Meena, the rice i was talking about was njavara, not rosematta/kuthari.
ReplyDeleteSabee thanks so much for the update,njavara ivide kittum ennu thonunilla
DeleteGreat clicks ! easy recipe too ! love the last click :)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Sree.
ReplyDeletehi...first time here...loved that palak bouquet click in the end...happy to follow you :)
ReplyDeleteHi Divya ,thank you for stopping by my space .
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