Spinach Masoor Dal Recipe — High Protein, Gut Friendly
A warming spinach masoor dal recipe made with red lentils, fresh spinach, onion, garlic, tomato and whole spices. High protein, gut friendly, one pot, done in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Spinach Palak (Spinach) – 1 bunch, chopped
- 2 cups Red Lentils Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) – 2 cups
- 5 Cloves Garlic made into a paste
- 1 Small Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Green Chilies chopped
- 3 Small Onions sliced
- 2 Small Tomatoes chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- Slat As Per Test
- Water As required
- Lemon juice and coriander to garnish
Instructions
- Wash and soak masoor dal for 30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
- Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add cinnamon and cumin — let crackle. Add onion, sauté until golden. Add garlic paste and green chilli, sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato, cook until soft.
- Add drained dal, turmeric, salt, and water. Pressure cook 2–3 whistles or simmer in pan 20–25 minutes until soft.
- Stir in chopped spinach. Simmer 5–6 minutes until wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice and coriander. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dal is gentle on the stomach and great for those managing IBS.
- You can substitute moong dal with split masoor dal.
- Avoid chili or garam masala to keep it IBS-safe.
- Enjoy with plain rice or soft roti.
- Soak dal 30 mins.
- Heat oil, add cumin, ginger, chili.
- Add dal, turmeric, salt, water. Cook till soft.
- Add spinach, simmer 5 mins.
- Garnish + serve.