Palak Pulao (Spinach Pulao)

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Palak Pulav or Spinach Pulao

This is a “one dish meal” I learnt from Amma. It is very easy to make and delicious. I love this simple Pulao and so do many for whom I make this. Enjoy!

If you have children, do try this. You will have them eating a whole lot of veggies and Palak, all in one sitting!

Ingredients

1. Rice (preferable Basmati) – 2 Cups
2. Palak or Spinach Leaves – 1 Large Bunch
3. Coriander Leaves – 1 Small Bunch
4. Fresh Ginger – 2” piece
5. Green Chillies – 4 to 5
6. Oil – 3 Tbsp
7. Chopped mixed veggies (carrots, french beans, cauliflower, peas) – 1.5 Cups
8. Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
9. Salt to Taste

Method

1. Pressure cook rice with about 3 cups of water till done. Spread out on a large plate to cool and dry.
2. Grind Palak, Coriander Leaves, Green Chillies, and Ginger to a smooth thick paste.
3. In a kadai, heat oil and add the mixed veggies. Stir fry for 5 mins.
4. Add a enough water to just cover the vegetables.
5. Cover the kadai and cook over medium heat till veggies are parboiled.
6. Add the Palak-Coriander paste and sauté till the water evapourates.
7. Add rice, turmeric, and salt.
8. Mix well, but with a light hand.
9. Cover and let it rest for about 10 mins.
10. Serve warm with papad and/or raita.