Palak rice is a healthy version of pulav made with fresh spinach, garlic, onions & other spices. This iron rich recipe is quick to make and serves as meal by itself.
Ingredients
1 bunch palak leaves
3 cups cooked rice
1 sliced onion
2 green chilies
Handful of fresh coriander leaves
8-10 chopped garlic pods
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
Method
Clean palak leaves & blanch in hot water for 1/2 minute. Immediately immerse them in cold water. Now squeeze out the water. Grind the leaves, green chilies & coriander to make fine paste
Heat oil in pan. Add garlic chopped & onions & stir fry till onions turn translucent. Then add spinach puree & mix well.
Now mix cooked rice. Add salt & red chili flakes. Mix well & palak rice is ready to serve. Have it as meal or with veggies of choice