Palak pulao (Indian spinach rice). Your regular rice meal just got a whole lot more delicious with this pulao loaded with spinach and subtle spices. It’s the perfect balance of healthy goodness and deliciousness. Guaranteed to be on your menu!
1.50 tablespoon basmati or long grain rice (I used basmati)spinach leavesoil or gheecumin seeds cardamom pods
1.15 teaspoon crushedchopped onionschopped garlicchopped gingerchopped green chiliesground turmeric (turmeric powder)garam masala vegetable stock cube
1/5 teaspoon crushed (optional)lemon juiceSalt to taste
Directions: Palak Pulao Recipe
STEP 1.Rinse rice under cold running water. Add rice to a pot of boiling water. When rice is cooked, drain excess water. Set aside.Add spinach to a food processor. Process to a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed.Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.Add cumin seeds and cardamom pods. Sauté for 30 seconds.Add onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until browned.Add garlic, ginger and green chilies. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or until fragrant.Add ground turmeric and garam masala. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute.Add spinach paste, stock cube (if using) and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Season with salt. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. The spinach mixture needs to be dry.Add cooked rice. Stir to combine. Heat through.
Nutrition value
87
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat2 g Protein18 g Carbs2 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
< 1g
Protein
2g
Carbs
18g
Fiber
2g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
18g
Protein
2g
Fiber
2g
Fats
Fat
< 1g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
8mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
3mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
3mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
17mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
33mg
Selenium
< 1mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment