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corn palak pulao recipe | spinach corn rice | sweet corn spinach pulao |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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corn palak pulao recipe also known as palak corn (makai) pulao, is a simple, scrumptious, and quick dinner that takes only 30 minutes to prepare. Learn how to make corn palak pulao recipe | spinach corn rice | sweet corn spinach pulao |
spinach corn rice is not only easy to prepare but also a healthy way to get all the goodness of spinach. This dish will win many young hearts with its mouth watering combination of ingredients and attractive appearance!
This corn palak pulao uses both spinach puree and chopped spinach for nice color, flavor and texture. The sweet corn gives it a tempting look while carefully chosen spices give it an irresistible aromatic flavor and taste.
pro tips to make corn palak pulao: 1. Instead of corn you can add paneer or mushrooms also. 2. This recipe is the best way to use leftover rice. 3. Enjoy it hot along with dahi or achar for the best flavours.
Enjoy corn palak pulao recipe | spinach corn rice | sweet corn spinach pulao | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Corn Palak Pulao
1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
3/4 cup spinach (palak) puree
3 cups soaked and cooked long grain rice (Basmati chawal)
2 tbsp oil
4 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
salt to taste
Method
- To make corn palak pulao, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, garlic and green chillies.
- Sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
- Add the onions and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook on medium flame of a minute.
- Add the spinach puree, corns and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Finally, add the salt and rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve corn palak pulao hot.
Corn Palak Pulao recipe, Iron Rich Recipes Video by Tarla Dalal
Corn Palak Pulao recipe with step by step photos
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corn palak pulao recipe | spinach corn rice | sweet corn spinach pulao | then do try other pulao recipes also:
- pudina rice recipe | pudina pulao | Indian style mint rice | pressure cooked pudina rice |
- matar paneer pulao recipe | paneer matar pulao | paneer peas pulao |
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corn palak pulao recipe | spinach corn rice | sweet corn spinach pulao | then do try other pulao recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredient for making corn palak pulao.
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See the below image of list of ingredient for making corn palak pulao.
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To make spinach puree | palak puree, take a bunch of spinach, a bunch of spinach yields 3 cups of roughly chopped spinach and get rid of the spinach stems. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
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Remove the stems and discard them.
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Wash the leaves thoroughly under running water or in a bowl full of water. This will help in getting rid of the dirt residues on the leaves.
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Clink on the link to learn how to learn how to make Spinach puree.
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To make spinach puree | palak puree, take a bunch of spinach, a bunch of spinach yields 3 cups of roughly chopped spinach and get rid of the spinach stems. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
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To make corn palak pulao, heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 4 black peppercorns.
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Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add 2 cardamoms (elaichi).
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Add 1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add ½ tbsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
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Add 1 cup sliced onions.
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Cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
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Cook on medium flame of a minute.
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Add ¾ cup spinach (palak) puree.
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Add 1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane).
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Cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 3 cups cooked basmati rice.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve corn palak pulao hot.
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To make corn palak pulao, heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Instead of corn you can add paneer or mushrooms also.
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This recipe is the best way to use leftover rice.
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Enjoy it hot along with dahi or achar for the best flavours.
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Instead of corn you can add paneer or mushrooms also.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 277 cal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 8.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 39.2 mg |
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jihna
March 13, 2025, midnight
can we add more spices in this pulao
Foodie #492173
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this recipe and it came out very good. My husband loved it. this is really a very healthy dish, simple and easy to prepare. Thanks Tarla for posting this recipe
vinalbhalerao
March 13, 2025, midnight
corn and palak an excellent source of energy....
loves cooking
March 13, 2025, midnight
The cinnamon, cloves and cardamom has a strong flavour in the pulao. It gives an authentic taste to the recipe. Palak and corn pulao with brown rice is a must try healthy recipe if you are looking for some change from those regular pulaos.
Mruga D
March 13, 2025, midnight
Crunchy corn and nutritious palak..when mixed together with fibre rich brwon rice...gives you Corn Palak Pulao...sooo easy to make and yet delicious...
kiran
March 13, 2025, midnight
mast pulav!!!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Kiran We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
