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Palak Moong Dal

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About

Palak Moong Dal is a dal based dish which also contains sauteed spinach. This dish i s a powerhouse of nutrients and is a great way to combine protein and veggies in the same dish.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

4.9
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Fats

11.9
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Carbs

1.2
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Fibre

2.1

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Recipe

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Ingredients

moong dal

1 cup

chopped spinach

2 cups

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

mustard seeds

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

ginger

1 teaspoon

garlic paste

oil

2 tablespoons

asafoetida

1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the moong dal in water for 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida.

Step 3:

When the seeds start to crackle, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 4:

Add the chopped spinach and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 5:

Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and coriander powder and mix well.

Step 6:

Add the soaked moong dal and mix well.

Step 7:

Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste and bring to a boil.

Step 8:

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the dal is cooked.

Step 9:

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 12834 users have chowed down on Palak Moong Dal a whopping 19307 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Palak Moong Dal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Palak Moong Dal, our users are head over heels in february, but the interest cools down in august.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Palak Moong Dal is the food of choice for 28-30 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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