Spinach rice is is an easy and healthy one pot meal. In this pulao you can add your choice of mixed veggies, but I made it with only spinach and no veggie. Otherwise you can add green peas, carrots and potatoes. You can also add pan fried paneer or fried onions to the pulao, while serving. I like this rice dish as it’s quick easy and something that we don’t cook on regular basis.
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Rinse 1 cup basmati rice till the water runs clear of starch. then soak the rice grains in enough water for 30 minutes. Bring a pot of water to boil add salt and cook the rice.Throw away the excess water.
Rinse the spinach leaves very well and chop them. you will need 3 cups roughly chopped spinach.
Now add the spinach leaves in a blender or grinder jar. also add 1 to 3 green chilies.Blend to a smooth puree. keep covered aside.
In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp oil. add the following spices and saute them till they splutter – 1 tej patta or bay leaf, 3 to 4 cloves, ½ inch cinnamon, 2 green cardamoms, 1 mace strand and 1 tsp cumin seeds.
Next add ginger garlic paste and onions. Stir and saute the onions till light golden or golden.
Add red chili powder,sale, turmeric powder, garam masala and biryani masala and cook for 2-3 min.
Add the spinach puree. stir and saute for 2 minutes on a low flame.
Add the precooked rice and mix well.
Add a few drops of lemon juice and chopped up mint leaves.
Serve palak pulao hot with a side salad or pickle or raita.
Garnish with some chopped coriander or mint leaves.
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