Healthy Palak Pulao Recipe (Spinach Rice)
30 minutes
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About Healthy Palak Pulao Recipe (Spinach Rice)
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious one-pot meal? This Palak Pulao (Spinach Rice) recipe is perfect! It's a vibrant and flavorful dish that's surprisingly easy to make, even for beginner cooks. The spinach adds a boost of nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence.I love how versatile this pulao is. Serve it as a complete meal with a simple raita or papad, or pair it with your favorite curry. Even picky eaters, especially kids who shy away from spinach as a side dish, will find themselves enjoying this delicious rice dish. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet impressive recipe!
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Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
Rice & Spinach
- 2 cup Basmati Rice cooked
- 1 cup Spinach chopped, fresh
Herbs & Spices
- 1/2 cup Coriander chopped, fresh
- 7-8 Mint Leaves fresh
- 4 Cardamom Pods green
- 4 Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Chilies green, slit
Aromatics & Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Water optional, to adjust consistency
Instructions
Preparing the Aromatics
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Adding the Greens and Spices
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute. Then, stir in the chopped spinach, green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt and the flavors to meld.
Combining with Rice
- Gently stir in the cooked basmati rice, ensuring everything is well combined. Add a little water if needed to adjust the consistency and moisture of the pulao. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully integrate.
Serving
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander and mint leaves. Serve hot as a side dish or a main course.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Palak Pulao
- For a richer flavor, use ghee (clarified butter) instead of vegetable oil.
- If your spinach is very watery, squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the pan. This prevents the pulao from becoming too wet.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
- To add more depth of flavor, consider adding a pinch of garam masala at the end.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 839kcalCarbohydrates: 156gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 178mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1833IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
Shobha Keshwani
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Absolutely scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe.
Such a tempting dish! Thank you.
Looks so wonderful! Thanks for posting.