Nutrient-rich palak dal recipe with proteins-rich lentils, and spinach which contains iron, calcium, folate, and multiple vitamins.
In summer season, you can add raw mango seeds (left over after using its flesh for pickles etc) instead of amchur powder.
If you don't have amchur powder at home, use kokum instead. You can even squeeze lemon juice if you want , not only for adding sour taste but also because vitamin C aids in iron absorption.
If you are making the palak dal for toddlers, purée the spinach instead of using chopped spinach, use grated ginger instead of chopped ginger, and use powdered cumin seeds instead of whole.
Also use non-spicy, light-colored green chili and cut it length-wise in two. Deseed it and then take out the pieces from the dal before serving.
You can tone down the spiciness of the dal for toddlers by adding some curd to it.