High Protein Dal Palak

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this wholesome High Protein Dal Palak recipe—a nourishing blend of protein-packed toor dal and moong dal paired with vibrant fresh spinach. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthy flavors and satisfying textures. Prepared in just 45 minutes, thanks to the efficiency of a pressure cooker, this nutrient-rich vegan recipe is the ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers. Garnished with fresh coriander and served alongside steamed rice or warm roti, this dal palak is a comforting yet energizing meal that’s perfect for both lunch and dinner. Perfect keywords: "high protein vegetarian recipes," "healthy spinach dal," "pressure cooker dal recipe," and "quick vegan dinner ideas."

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 0.5 cup Moong dal (split mung beans)
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 small Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal and moong dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, tomato, and fresh spinach. Slit the green chili lengthwise.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

Step 5

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the chopped tomato and cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate.

Step 7

Drain the soaked dals and add them to the cooker along with the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.

Step 8

Pour in the 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Step 9

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles over medium heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Step 10

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and add the chopped spinach and garam masala. Mix well.

Step 11

Cook on low heat for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and well combined.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1785.9 grams (1785.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1505

Total Fat 34.30g	44%
Saturated Fat 3.00g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5469mg	238%
Total Carbohydrate 235.40g	86%
Dietary Fiber 55.30g	198%
Total Sugars 34.30g
Protein 76.70g	153%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530mg	41%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 4847mg	103%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.8%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 60.5%