Spinach pulav

Spinach pulav

Spinach pulav is a healthy and easy lunch box option made with Rice , Spinach and spices. 

Ingredients:

basmathi rice              -1 1/4 cup

spinach                       -5 oz

green chilies                -2

cinnamon                    -1

clove                          -2

bay leaf                      -2

butter                          -2 tbsp

whole cashews             -10

salt                              -to taste

for masala:

onion                         -1 small

green chilies               -2-3

cashews                     -6-8

heavy cream               -2 tbsp

ginger                         -1 tbsp chopped

garlic                          -1 tbsp chopped

coriander powder         -11/2 tsp

cumin powder             -1/2 tsp

Method:

• Soak Basmathi Rice in water for 10 -15 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly and cook Basmathi rice with adequate salt and 21/4 cups of water in a pot.

• In a blender grind all the ingredients for masala into a smooth paste except heavy cream.After blending mix the heavy cream to it.

• In a heavy bottomed pan heat butter and temper with cinnamon,cloves, bay leaf and green chilies.

• Add the whole cashews and saute it until golden

• Add the ground paste to it and saute it until oil oozes out.

• Add the spinach to it and cook until  spinach is well done.(you can add more  spinach too)
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• Add in the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

• Spinach pulav is ready to serve.(You can garnish with shredded cheese over top for richness too)

Serves    3