• Makai Palak Dal Fry
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INGREDIENTS


Makai Palak Dal Fry

 

Serving - 10

Spilt bengal gram - 50 grams

Pigeon peas - 100 grams

Water - 1100  milliliters (Divided)
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon

Ghee - 1 tablespoon

Cumin - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon

Ginger - 1 teaspoon

Garlic - 1 teaspoon

Green chili - 1 teaspoon

Onion - 70 grams

Tomato - 100 grams

Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Water - 200 milliliters

Spinach  - 100 grams

Boiled sweet corns - 80 grams

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander - 1 tablespoon

 

( For Tempering )

Ghee - 1 tablespoon

Oil - 2 teaspoon

Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon

Dry red chili - 4

Garlic - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili - 1/4 teaspoon

 

 

PREPARATION

  1. In a mixing bowl, add 50 grams spilt bengal gram, 100 grams pigeon pea, 300 milliliters water.
  2. Soak for 15 minutes.
  3. In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentils, 800 milliliters water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and pressure cook until  2-3 whistles.
  4. Let the steam release by itself and open the lid, stir well.
  5. Remove the pressure cooker from heat.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a wok, add 1 teaspoon cumin and stir well.
  7. Add 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida and 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, mix and sauté for minute.
  8. Now, add 1 teaspoon green chili, 70 grams onion and cook until translucent.
  9. Now add 100 gram tomatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes.
  10. Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, mix once and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili.
  11. Mix well.
  12. Add 200 milliliters water. Stir well.
  13. Then, add 100 grams chopped spinach and mix well.
  14. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  15. Add cooked dal, 80 grams boiled sweet corns and mix well.
  16. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  17. Now, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon coriander and mix well.
  18. Remove the pan from heat.
  19. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee and 2 teaspoon oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 4 dry red chilies and stir well.
  20. Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic and sauté for a minute.
  21. Add 1/4 teaspoon red chili and mix.
  22. Pour prepared tempering over dal.
  23. Serve hot.