Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice video by Tarla Dalal

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Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice video. 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.

Recipe Description for Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice

Soaking time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

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.