<p>Perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends, this Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal &#8211; Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew is an easy, wholesome meal. Packed full of protein and iron, it’s great for the winters! Enjoy it with paratha or rice!</p>
<p>The magic all starts with a batch of chana dal (split chickpeas lentils) that are soaked for an hour in warm water. Then, into the Instant Pot they go with some yummy spices for 8 minutes. Yup, you heard me right, only eight minutes!! Out come the most gorgeous lentils ever! They have a delicious nutty flavor with several layers of spice and tang!</p>
<p>It also has greens like spinach and fenugreek that adds an extra layer of nutrition! Not to mention, everyone loves this dish, especially in the winter, and the kids do too! It’s the perfect way to get in the veggies and protein!</p>
<p>The ideal dish for those when you’re just too busy to cook anything else, this chana dal recipe is quick and flavorful! Pair this with roti-paratha or rice for a perfect meal!</p>
<p>If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my other Instant Pot dishes:</p>
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<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/instant-pot-kolkata-ghugni-chaat-indian-street-food/">Instant Pot Kolkata Ghugni Chaat – Indian Street Food</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/saffron-rose-biryani/">Saffron Rose Biryani – Instant Pot or Stovetop</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/nepali-kwati-daal-mixed-lentil-stew/">Nepali Kwati Daal (Mixed Lentil Stew) – Instant Pot or Stovetop</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/dum-aloo-potato-curry-instant-pot/">Dum Aloo – Potato Curry (Instant Pot or Stovetop)</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/lobia-black-eyed-beans-masala-instant-pot/">Lobia – Black Eyed Beans Masala (Instant Pot or Stovetop)</a></li>
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<h6><strong>STEP BY STEP VIDEO:</strong></h6>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1261" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/InstantPot_PalakMethiChanaDal_SpinachFenugreekLentilStew.jpg" alt="Perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends, this Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal (Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew) is an easy, wholesome meal. Packed full of protein and iron and it’s great for the winters! Enjoy it with paratha or rice!" width="3024" height="4032" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1264" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/InstantPot_PalakMethiChanaDal_SpinachFenugreekLentilStew_3.jpg" alt="Perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends, this Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal (Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew) is an easy, wholesome meal. Packed full of protein and iron and it’s great for the winters! Enjoy it with paratha or rice!" width="3024" height="4032" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1265" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/InstantPot_PalakMethiChanaDal_SpinachFenugreekLentilStew_4.jpg" alt="Perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends, this Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal (Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew) is an easy, wholesome meal. Packed full of protein and iron and it’s great for the winters! Enjoy it with paratha or rice!" width="3024" height="4032" /><br />
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes">15</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes">25</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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		<p>Perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends, this Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal (Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew) is an easy, wholesome meal. Packed full of protein and iron, it’s great for the winters! Enjoy it with paratha or rice!</p>	</div>
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					Dinner, Lunch, Main Course				</span>
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					instant pot, lentils				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">188</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2PyLfC8" target="_blank">chana dal (yellow split chickpeas lentils)</a></span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">spinach</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">methi (fenugreek leaves)</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2/3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">yogurt</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, beaten</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes"> (or ghee)</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cumin seeds</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">dried red chilies</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green chilies</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, minced</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">garlic</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, minced (optional)</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2ryYmcS" target="_blank">coriander powder</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Cd0a1v" target="_blank">red chili powder</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UuxknN" target="_blank">turmeric powder</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QSV4zt" target="_blank">garam masala</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UIDnli" target="_blank">besan (gram or chickpea flour)</a></span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes"> to taste</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped</span>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Wash the chana dal and soak it in warm water for 1 hour.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Press the sauté mode button on Instant Pot. When the Instant Pot is hot, add oil (or ghee), cumin, and dry red chilies. When it starts sizzling, add ginger, garlic and green chilies and let them sauté for 1 minute.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add methi and spinach leaves and sauté for 3-4 mins, then add chana dal, red chili, coriander, turmeric, salt water. Make sure to stir it.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Lock the lid and cancel the sauté mode on the instant pot. Select the manual button and set it to 8 minutes on high pressure. Make sure your vent is on the sealing position.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Now put it on sauté mode again. Add in beaten yogurt mixed with besan (chickpeas flour) and stir it continuously until it starts boiling. To thicken the gravy, mash the lentils a little to release some starch.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add garam masala.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Garnish it with cilantro and it’s ready to serve.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Wash the chana dal and soak it in warm water for 1 hour.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Heat a heavy bottom saucepan and add oil /ghee, cumin, and dry red chilies. When it starts sizzling, add ginger and green chilies and let them sauté for 2-3 minute. </p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add methi and spinach leaves and sauté for 5-7 mins. Then add chana dal, red chili, coriander, turmeric, salt water. Cook and cover the lid half and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes over medium heat. But do check in between, if it needs more water. Cook it till the dal is tender enough but don’t make it to mushy. </p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add in beaten yogurt mixed with besan (chickpeas flour) and stir it continuously until it starts boiling. To thicken the gravy, mash the lentils a little to release some starch. And continue to cook it until desired tenderness and consistency.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add garam masala. Garnish it with cilantro and it’s ready to serve. </p></div>
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<li>How to make tempering for garnish - Heat oil/ghee in a small sauce pan. When the oil is hot, add in cumin seeds and cook until they change color. Add 1/2 tsp red chili powder and immediately add 2 tsp water and boil for a minute. Your your tempering is ready.</li>
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	<div class="nutrition-recipe">Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal - Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 188</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 54</span>
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		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 6g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 1mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>0%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 40mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 522mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>15%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 25g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>8%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 11g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>46%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 3g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>3%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 13g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>26%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 935IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>19%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 5.9mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>7%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 243mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>24%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 4.4mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>24%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Instant Pot Palak Methi Chana Dal – Spinach Fenugreek Lentil Stew
