Ground Palak dhal/Palak Dhal Soup/
Generally greens like Palak (Spinach) are very healthy for all. Palak has more iron content. It is especially good for kids, anemic people , pregnant women and elderly people.
Toor dhal – 100 grams
Turmeric powder – ¼ tspn
For grinding ( to roast and to grind)
Palak (Spinach) – 1 full bunch
Tomato – 2 ( chopped)
Onion – 2 (chopped)
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
For tempering:
Ghee – 1 tspn
Oil – 1 tsp
Method
Wash and cook the dhal in a pressure cooker. Let it cool. Keep it aside.
Heat a large pan. Add oil and cumin seeds. Then add onion, tomato, palak, red chili powder, and salt.
Stir well. Add enough water and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
Once onion, tomato, and palak are cooked, Let it cool.
Grind the cooked dhal and palak mixture in a blender (mixer) to a fine paste.
In separate pan, heat the ghee + oil and cumin seeds. Add the ground paste and let it boil for 5 minutes.
You can serve it to your family, either as a soup or mash it with plain rice and serve it as a meal.
Note:
you can add 1 tspn coconut powder, and 2 tbspn tamarind pulp and cook it with the palak mixture before you grind.
nithu bala's Healthy food for healthy kids Feb - Mar hosted by kiran
nithu bala's Healthy food for healthy kids Feb - Mar hosted by kiran
and kahakai's kitchen souper sundays,roshelchef's gimme green event,
(linking to saras yummy bite dish with 30 minutes soups and salad)
(linking to saras yummy bite dish with 30 minutes soups and salad)