Palak Rice

If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal, this Palak Rice (Spinach Rice) is a must-try!

It’s packed with the goodness of spinach, warm spices, and fluffy basmati rice, making it an ideal lunch or dinner option.

This easy one-pot dish is not just flavorful but also loaded with nutrients. Whether you're cooking for a weekday meal or meal prepping, this dish is a winner.

Let's dive into the recipe and make your kitchen smell amazing!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Ratings 5 from 1 votes

Cooking Method: Sauteing

Cuisine: South Indian

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 1

Calories: 320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Diabetic-Friendly, High-Fiber, Iron-Rich, Vegetarian

Description

This Palak Rice is a simple yet flavorful Indian rice dish made with fresh spinach, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice. It’s wholesome, packed with nutrients, and perfect for a quick weekday lunch or dinner. The spinach not only gives the rice a beautiful green color but also adds a mild earthy flavor that pairs wonderfully with the warmth of the spices. Serve it with yogurt, pickle, or papad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice (soaked 30 mins)
1 bunch spinach (palak leaves)
5 garlic cloves
1 small piece ginger (chopped)
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 cinnamon
2 clove
2 cardamom
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 onion (thinly sliced)
4 green chilli (2 for paste and remaining for another steps)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
1 tsp salt (as needed)
1/2 tsp garam masala
water

Instructions

Prep Work

1
Soak rice
Rinse basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2
Prepare spinach mixWash and chop spinach leaves. Blend them with garlic, ginger, and green chillies to make a smooth paste.

Method

3
Boil rice
Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add soaked rice and salt, cook fully, strain, and set aside.
4
Heat oil & gheeHeat oil and ghee in a kadai.
5
Add whole spicesAdd cinnamon, clove, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Saute briefly.
6
Saute onions & chilliesAdd thinly sliced onions and green chillies. Saute for 5 minutes until onions turn golden brown.
7
Add spicesStir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
8
Cook spinach pasteAdd the blended spinach paste and cook for 10 minutes until it thickens.
9
Add garam masalaStir in garam masala and mix well.
10
Mix with riceGently fold in the cooked rice with the spinach mixture.
11
Garnish & serveGarnish with roasted cashews and serve hot.