How to Make Quick and Easy Spinach Rice (Palak Rice) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and flavorful side dish to complement your favorite Indian meal, look no further than this Quick and Easy Spinach Rice recipe. Also known as Palak Rice, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a wholesome and balanced meal.

This recipe is a great way to incorporate the goodness of spinach into your diet, while also enjoying the satisfying taste of perfectly cooked rice. It's a versatile ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 large carrot, minced
  • 4 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 ½ cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon roasted coriander powder
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
  • 4 ½ cups water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, carrot, and green chile peppers; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic powder and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Pulse spinach leaves in a blender until a paste forms. Add spinach paste to onion mixture; cook and stir until all the water has evaporated from the spinach, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix rice, coriander powder, and salt into spinach mixture until evenly combined. Transfer rice mixture to a rice cooker and add water.
  • Cook spinach rice in the rice cooker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 115mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 417mg