Spinach Rice-Palak Chawal Recipe

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Spinach Rice Recipe

Spinach (Palak) Rice Recipe (Step by step directions)

Prep Time: 20 min     Cook Time: 25 min       Serves 2

Main Ingredients: Rice and Spinach
Recipe Type: Rice

Cuisine: Indian

Level of Cooking: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Rice soaked and drained
• 1.5 cup Spinach puree
• 1.5 tablespoon ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2-4 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 small pieces of cinnamon
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chilli
• Salt to taste

Method:

Rinse and soak the rice in water for 15-20 minutes.

Blanch the spinach in boiling water.Drain, wash with cold water and blend in a mixer to a smooth Puree. 

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of ghee in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom, black pepper, pods give a quick stir, add crushed garlic cloves when they begin to change the color add                          green chilli and sliced onion. sauté                            till translucent.                  

             

Add spinach puree.

Add salt sautés for 2 minutes on medium heat.

Add the soaked and drained rice.

Mix well. Stir continuously and cook for 2 minutes.

Add water 2 cups of water mix well, and bring to a boil on medium flame.When it comes to a boil reduce the flame and cook covered till done.
   

Garnish with fruits or dry fruits as per your choice.
Serve hot with yogurt or raita.

Tips:

• You can use chopped spinach or puree as per choice.
• You can increase or decrease spices as per your taste.