Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice
by Tarla Dalal
Simple elegance, that describes the Palak Pulao best of all. Easy and tasty, this Spinach Rice is loaded with spinach and moong dal, and derives its flavour from ingredients like onions, green chillies and tomatoes.
You will be surprised to note that this Palak Rice does not use any spices, but still has a multi-faceted flavour that includes the pungency of onions and garlic, the spiciness of green chillies and the tanginess of tomatoes. Enjoy it hot and fresh, with a cup of curds or Green Tomato Kadhi .
Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice recipe - How to make Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice
Soaking time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 15 minutes and drained
1 cup long grained rice (basmati) , soaked for 15 minutes and drained
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic paste, green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. While stirring occasionally.
- Add the dal, rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add 2 cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot with curds.
Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 235 cal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1969.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 62.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 58.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg |
| Phosphorus | 87.4 mg |
| Sodium | 26.7 mg |
| Potassium | 266.6 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
This Palak Pulao recipe is so easy, quick and great in taste. When i am less on time I usually make this and serve it to my family with a bowl of curds.
It is quick and easy to make. Though regular ingredients are used this recipe tastes excellent.