PALAK DUMPLINGS WITH MOONG DAL

Palak kofta is a classic and famous North indian curry dish. Koftas  are  very easy,delicious and quick recipe which is very healthy too. Recipe needs some before hand preparation like make the palak/ spinach dumplings and keep ready before going to make the dal. I used the deep fried dumplings but you can steam them which makes it more healthy for health conscious people who wants tasty food around. These are deep fried so they become little crisp from outside. As you know leafy vegetables has so many nutrition in it. They are low in calories, low in fat and high protein, fibre, iron and calcium. You should have leafy vegetables in your diet, I also make different ways to include them in my family’s diet. Moong dal is very tasty and it tastes more delicious with palak dumplings. This is a comforting every day dal. This aromatic dish is full of flavours and aroma of Indian spices. It is the best vegetarian curry which goes well with any Indian flatbread or rice. My kids love this dal mixed and cooked with other green leafy veggies like methi and dil leaves.  It’s rich, filling and nutritious. So give a try and share your experience.

INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch of Palak  

½ cup Gram Flour (Besan)

1 cup Masoor Dal

1 big Chopped Onion

1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste

2 Green Chillies

1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder

1 tablespoon Red Chilli Powder

Salt for taste

Oil for deep fry

2 tablespoon Ghee

1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds

1 teaspoon Mustard seeds

2 Red Chilies

Curry Leaves

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Take a frying pan and roast the besan for 2 minutes till you can smell the nice aroma of besan

and keep aside.

STEP 2 – Heat a tablespoon of oil and add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté.

STEP 3 – Now add the chopped palak, turmeric, red chili powder, salt and cover and cook for 2 minutes.

STEP 4 – Let palak cool down and mix well with roasted besan and make small balls/ dumplings.

STEP 5 – Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan and deep fry till crisp.

STEP 6 – When they turn golden brown from all sides, take them out on  atissue or a kitchen towel. Keep them aside.

STEP 7 – Add green chilies, salt, turmeric powder to dal and cook in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles and keep aside.

STEP 8 – Now in a deep pan, add tempering with a tablespoon of oil and green chillies. 

STEP 9 - Add the dal and palak dumplings and cook for 5 minutes.

STEP 9 – Heat ghee and add cumin and mustard seeds. When they crackle add red chilies and curry leaves. Add this to the dal.

Serve this dal hot with chapatti, parantha or steamed rice.