Palak Dal Recipe To Infuse Your Meals With Iron

By Krati Purwar

August 7, 2025

Palak dal is an iron and protein-rich recipe that goes well with roti and rice. This is a must-try dish, especially if you have kids and elders at home. Take note of this recipe.

Ingredients

½ cup toor dal 1 small tomato 1.25 cups water 1 dried red chilli 2 cups palak 2 green chillies 1 tsp ginger ½ tsp salt, kasuri methi 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ tsp turmeric ¾ tsp cumin seeds

Step 1

Wash the lentil and pressure cook it for two whistles with turmeric, tomato, and salt.

Step 2

In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds and green chillies.

Step 3

Pour the cooked lentils and remaining spices into the pan.

Step 4

Add spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes until they have wilted.

Step 5

Add kasuri methi and lemon juice to the lentil blend.

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Step 6

Serve dal palak hot with steamed rice.