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Palak Rice

Palak Rice

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!

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: one pot meal, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup basmati rice (soaked 30 mins)
  • 1 bunch spinach (palak leaves)
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 small piece ginger (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cinnamon
  • 2 clove
  • 2 cardamom
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 green chilli (2 for paste and remaining for another steps)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt (as needed)
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • water
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Soak rice

    Rinse basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

  2. 2
    Prepare spinach mixA green spinach paste in a blender jarWash and chop spinach leaves. Blend them with garlic, ginger, and green chillies to make a smooth paste.
    3. Method
  3. 3
    Boil rice

    Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add soaked rice and salt, cook fully, strain, and set aside.

  4. 4
    Heat oil & gheeHeat oil and ghee in a kadai.
  5. 5
    Add whole spicesAdd cinnamon, clove, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Saute briefly.
  6. 6
    Saute onions & chilliesAdd thinly sliced onions and green chillies. Saute for 5 minutes until onions turn golden brown.
  7. 7
    Add spicesA kadai with sautéed onions and spicesStir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8
    Cook spinach pasteAdd the blended spinach paste and cook for 10 minutes until it thickens.
  9. 9
    Add garam masalaA spoon mixing garam masala into the cooked spinachStir in garam masala and mix well.
  10. 10
    Mix with riceGently fold in the cooked rice with the spinach mixture.
  11. 11
    Garnish & serveA bowl of garnished palak rice ready to serve.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.

Keywords: Palak Rice, Spinach Rice, Healthy

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Hema Subramanian
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

A passionate home chef, food enthusiast, and the creative force behind Home Cooking Show!

Most days, you’ll find me in the kitchen, experimenting with new flavors, recreating traditional favorites, and sharing my love for cooking with the world. From comforting home-cooked meals to festive delicacies, I believe food brings people together and creates cherished memories.