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Instant Pot Green Lentils and Spinach Curry - Dal Palak - Beautiful Composition of the Dish with Two Wooden Spoons and Chili Pepper on the Side
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Instant Pot Green Lentils and Spinach Curry | Dal Palak

Quick one-pot lentils and spinach curry or the Dal Palak made in Instant Pot with green lentils. A perfect gravy for those busy weekdays!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dal palak, instant pot green lentils and spinach curry
Servings: 4
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Srividhya G

Ingredients

  • ½ cup green lentils rinsed and drained
  • 2 tsps coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 4 cups One bunch spinach approx 4 cups, when chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp pink salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 cups of water

Instructions

  • Wash the green lentils and set aside. Also, wash the spinach and chop them roughly.
  • Set the Instant Pot in saute mode and when the display shows "HOT," add the coconut oil.
  • After 30 seconds, add the cumin seeds and finely chopped ginger and saute for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and mix. Then add the chopped spinach and cook for a minute.
  • Now add the salt, turmeric powder, curry powder, and ground pepper and cook 3 minutes.
  • When the spinach wilts, add the green lentils and two cups of water. Mix thoroughly and press the cancel button.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
  • Press the manual button and set the time to 20 minutes on high pressure. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally. Then open the lid and mash the lentils using a potato masher.
  • Mix it and serve hot with rice or any flat-bread.

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Notes

  • Instead of curry powder, you can use sambar powder or garam masala.
  • I did not include any green chili but went with ground pepper. But you can include green chili as well.
  • You can make this curry with any other lentils like red or brown or yellow ones.
  • As always, adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
  • You can ignore the curry powder and add more pepper powder to make it a postpartum meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2940IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.1mg