Spinach Rice

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 people

You will need:

1. Spinach:1 bunch - roughly chopped
2. Onion: 1 no. - diced
3. Green chillies: 2-3 nos.
4. Garlic pods: 1 nos.
5. Cumin seeds:  1/2 tsp
6. Cloves:  3-4 nos.
7. Cardomon: 3-4 nos.
8. Black Pepper seeds: 3-4 nos.
9. Cinnamon: 1/2 inch stick
10. Bay leaves: 1 no.
11. Cashews: 3-4 nos. 
12. Dhaniya-Jeera powder: 1/2 tsp
13. Cooking Oil: 1 tsp
14. Salt - according to taste
15. Rice: 1 1/2 cups: washed

Spinach Rice

To cook:

• Heat water in a pan and add the chopped spinach. Once done, keep it aside and let it cool
• In a blender, puree the cooked spinach, green chillies and garlic.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds and the rest of the spices. 
• Once you get an aroma of the spices, add the diced onions and saute until golden brown.
• Now add the pureed spinach mixture and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add the washed rice and the dhaniya jeera powder and mix well. 
• Add about 3 cups of water and salt. Close the lid and let it cook until you get a couple of whistles. 
• Serve hot with raita!