Beetroot Leaves Dal (Indian Beet Greens Recipe)
Looking for a nutrient-packed, tasty and easy-to-make meal? Look no further than this delicious beet greens dal recipe. Packed with flavor and nutrition.
Servings: 4
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bunch beet greens
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 ½ cup red lentils
- 5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Start by washing and finely chopping the beetroot greens.
- Rinse the masoor dal until the water runs clear.
- In an Instant Pot pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin and mustard seeds.1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- Once they start to splutter, add onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté 2-3 minutes.1 teaspoon ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1 onion
- Add the tomatoes and chopped greens and cook for a couple of minutes until they wilt.1 bunch beet greens, 1 tomato
- Add in the rinsed masoor dal, spices, and water. Stir everything together.¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 ½ cup red lentils, 5 cup water, salt to taste
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.2 teaspoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Notes
- Rinse the lentils well before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Adjust the amount of water depending on how thick or thin you want your dal to be.
- Add the red beet stems and beet greens for added texture and flavor.
- For a spicier dal, increase the red chili powder or add some diced green chilies.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg