Spinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children)
by Tarla Dalal
A flavourful rice dish with vitamin A rich carrots, iron and folic acid loaded spinach, and mild spices, this is ideal for packing in a lunch box. Butter adds to the goodness of this easy-to-make Spinach and Carrot Rice. Moms can be happy about packing a nutritious dish that will help in their kids’ growth and development, while also pleasing their palates.
Spinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children) recipe - How to make Spinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children)
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Makes 4 servings
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Method
- Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the carrots and spinach and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Cool slightly and pack in a tiffin box.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 136 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1252.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 25.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 36.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 40.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 115.5 mg |
| Sodium | 41.3 mg |
| Potassium | 90.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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https://www.tarladalal.com/spinach-and-carrot-rice---fun-food-for-children-1868rSpinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children)
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on 08 Dec 21 10:15 PM