Dal Palak – Indian Lentils with Spinach in a Slow Cooker
Dal Palak
2015-11-10 10:38:04
Serves 8
Delicious Indian spiced lentils with spinach.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
304g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 357mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 16g
66%
Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A
111%
Vitamin C
33%
Calcium
10%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils or split peas
- 6 cups water
- 1 lb spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (½ lemon)
Instructions
- Wash and drain lentils then add them to a slow cooker with the water.
- Mix in the other ingredients, except for the lemon juice.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Stir in the lemon juice at the end of cooking time.
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