High Protein Dal Palak
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this delicious and nutritious High Protein Dal Palak recipe—a modern take on classic Indian comfort food! Packed with nutrient-rich spinach and a blend of protein-packed toor dal and moong dal, this hearty dish delivers bold flavors and wholesome goodness in every bite. Aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala create a fragrant, savory base that pairs beautifully with the fresh spinach, while ginger-garlic paste and green chili add a subtle kick. Perfect for vegetarians and health-conscious foodies, this one-pot dish is easy to prepare in under an hour and makes for a satisfying main course served with warm rice or soft rotis. Whether you're looking for a high-protein option or a nourishing family meal, Dal Palak is sure to leave everyone at the table craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 0.5 cup Moong dal (split mung beans)
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 small Green chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Rinse the toor dal and moong dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, tomato, and fresh spinach. Slit the green chili lengthwise.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomato and cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate.
Drain the soaked dals and add them to the cooker along with the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
Pour in the 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles over medium heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and add the chopped spinach and garam masala. Mix well.
Cook on low heat for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and well combined.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5469 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.3 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 4847 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
