Indian Spinach Rice Recipe
Spinach rice or palak rice is an easy Indian-style rice recipe that's delicious and healthy. Can be made as a one pot meal in a pressure cooker or just in a large pot over the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rice washed and drained (any kind)
- 1 large bunch of spinach washed and coarsely chopped
- 1 to mato cubed
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 green chillies optional
- 2 tsp ghee or oil
- 1/2 tsp jeera or cumin
- 10 roasted cashew nuts for garnish (optional)
Grind together:
- 1/4 cup of grated coconut
- 1 small bunch of coriander leaves cilantro
- 1 onion or a few shallots chinna vengayam
- 1 tsp of red chilli powder
- 1 tsp of garam masala
Instructions
- Heat the ghee in your pressure cooker pan (we used a wider pan to make it easier to take pictures). Add the sliced onions and saute until it turns a light brown
- Then add the cubed tomatoes and the green chillies, slit lengthwise (if using).
- Add the chopped spinach and mix well. Let it cook for a while. The spinach will let out water so there's no need to add any more at this time.
- In the meantime, grind the ingredients under "Grind Together" with some water to a smooth paste.
- Add this to the spinach mixture and mix well.
- Next, add the rice and some salt and mix again
- Add about 2.5 cups water, close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles or about 15 mins. 9. The amount of water required will depend on the type of rice you are using.
- Once done, garnish with roasted cashew nuts (if using) and serve hot