Chana Dal Palak Recipe

Palak Chana Dal is a popular dal recipe from North India. It is also known as dal palak. In Hindi, spinach is known as ‘palak’. Dal Palak is easy and quick to prepare in a pressure cooker.

Healthy Benefits Of Palak Chana Dal

Bengal Gram and spinach are the powerhouses of nutrients. Combining these two into a single curry is smart to include the right amount of iron in our everyday diet. On a busy weekday, we get so much lost in the chaos of life that the nutrient part of any meal is almost neglected. I try to include simple yet nutritious dishes like dal palak or chana dal khichdi in my everyday meal. Due to improper diet, pregnancy, monthly periods, and many other zillion reasons, we women are mostly iron deficient. What could be a tastier way than this dal palak to regulate our daily iron intake?

Dal Palak Recipe Variations

Lentils: You can use any easy-to-cook lentil to make dal palak. From yellow moong dal, green moon, and pink masoor to pigeon peas, any of these lentils can easily substitute Bengal gram in this healthy palak chana dal recipe. Greens: If you are in the mood to experiment, combine tender radish leaves, kale or methi leaves, and spinach in the dal. The addition of a variety of greens makes dal even more nutritious. Vegan: To make vegan dal palak, you must skip ghee to temper the dal. Substitute ghee with any other vegan cooking oil or coconut oil. Instant Pot: Dal Palak is an instant pot-friendly dish. Or you can use an electric pressure cooker to make it (check recipe notes).