Ingredients
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1/2 cup Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal soaked in water for 2 hours)
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1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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1 small Cinnamon stick (Dalchini)
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4-5 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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Salt as per taste
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A bunch of Spinach (Palak)
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2-3 Green Chillies
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2 tsp Butter
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Cumin Seeds (Jeera - optional)
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5-6 Finely chopped Garlic Cloves
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1 small piece Finely chopped Ginger
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Crushed Black Pepper
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1 Lemon Juice
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2 spoons Oil
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Bread slices (cut into small crouton shape pieces)
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Fresh Cream to garnish
About
Combining the Dal Palak Soup with Garlic Flavoured Bread Croutons adds both taste and nutritional value to the dish, offering a balanced and wholesome meal.
Spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, while lentils offer protein, fiber, and various minerals. Lentils are beneficial for digestive health due to their high fiber content.
Steps
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In a pressure cooker, combine 1/2 cup soaked Moong Dal, 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 small Cinnamon stick, 4-5 Bay Leaves, and Salt. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. |
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Remove the Cinnamon stick and Bay Leaves. |
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Blanch a bunch of spinach in hot water for 5 seconds, then transfer it to ice water to cool. |
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Blend the blanched spinach with 2-3 Green Chilies to make a puree. |
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Blend the cooked dal to make it smooth. |
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Heat 1 tsp Butter in a pan. Add optional Cumin Seeds, 3-4 finely chopped Garlic Cloves, finely chopped Ginger, crushed Black Pepper, and sauté. |
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Add the blended dal to the pan, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat. |
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Stir in the Palak puree. Adjust consistency with water, if needed. |
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Add Salt as needed and turn off the heat. Stir in 1 Lemon Juice. |
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Heat a pan and add Butter, 2 spoon Oil, 2 finely chopped Garlic Cloves, Salt, and crushed Black Pepper. |
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Cut bread slices into small cubes. |
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Pour the prepared butter-garlic mixture over the bread cubes. Keep aside some fried garlic for garnish. |
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Roast these bread cubes in the pan until they turn golden-brown and crunchy. |
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Pour the prepared Dal Palak Soup into a serving bowl. |
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Top it with fresh cream, garlic croutons, and the reserved fried garlic. |
