Palak rice

January 11, 2013 in Rice 1 Comment

Palak rice reminds me of Utsav restaurant where we used to get the best palak rice.Now its been a long, long time since I had from there.Keeping that restaurant taste in mind I created this rice,as it is rice delicacies is my forte ,this rice turned excellent.Most of the rice dishes, I prepare in the cooker and it comes just perfect.You may also prepare this rice in a broad dish by closing the lid and cooking in simmer,choice is yours.This rice goes well with raita or just like that.Palak is an excellent source of iron and this is the best way to treat your kids and elders with a healthy rice.

Ingredients:

Basmathi rice-1 ½ cups

Palak(Spinach)-2 bunches,washed and chopped

Onions-3,cut lengthwise

Green chillies-3

Garam masala powder-1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp(Homemade)

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Tomato-3,chopped

Potatoes-2,medium sized,diced

Salt-to taste

Water-3 cups

Milk-1/2 cup

Cashewnuts-1/4 cup

Coriander leaves-1/4 cup,chopped

Ghee-2 tbsp

Method:

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, drain it and keep it aside.
Boil the palak in water until it gets cooked,remove it from flame and immediately run under cold water to retain its green color.
Blend the boiled palak along with green chillies in a mixer to a smooth paste.
Heat ghee in a cooker and fry onions until pinkish in color,add palak paste and ginger garlic paste and fry until raw smell disappears.
Add turmeric powder,garam masala powder and tomatoes and saute for a minute.
Add rice,cashews,potato,salt to taste,water,coriander leaves and milk.
Take a boil,check salt and close the lid,exactly take a whistle and off the flame,once the pressure releases open the lid.
Serve it hot with raita.