If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal, this Palak Rice (Spinach Rice) is a must-try!
It’s packed with the goodness of spinach, warm spices, and fluffy basmati rice, making it an ideal lunch or dinner option.
This easy one-pot dish is not just flavorful but also loaded with nutrients. Whether you’re cooking for a weekday meal or meal prepping, this dish is a winner.
Let’s dive into the recipe and make your kitchen smell amazing!
Palak Rice
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
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Rinse basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
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Wash and chop spinach leaves. Blend them with garlic, ginger, and green chillies to make a smooth paste.
Method
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Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add soaked rice and salt, cook fully, strain, and set aside.
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Heat oil and ghee in a kadai.
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Add cinnamon, clove, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Saute briefly.
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Add thinly sliced onions and green chillies. Saute for 5 minutes until onions turn golden brown.
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Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Add the blended spinach paste and cook for 10 minutes until it thickens.
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Stir in garam masala and mix well.
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Gently fold in the cooked rice with the spinach mixture.
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Garnish with roasted cashews and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 5mg2%
- Sodium 350mg15%
- Potassium 480mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 6g12%
- Vitamin A 4700 IU
- Vitamin C 18 mg
- Calcium 90 mg
- Iron 2.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.