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palak rice is an Indian style spinach rice made using basmati rice, fresh spinach puree and spices. Learn how to make palak rice recipe | lahsuni palak rice | healthy and easy palak rice |

A perfect delicacy to enjoy the authentic flavours of Northern India, the lehsuni palak chawal is sure to steal your hearts with its pleasant green colour and vibrant flavour. lahsuni palak rice is midly spiced yet tastes delicious.

Although this garlicky spinach rice is prepared with minimal ingredients, it has a lingering flavour and strong, spicy aroma. It is easy to prepare, and healthy too, as this recipe goes easy on the fat, thereby improving the absorption of calcium from the spinach.

Tips to make palak rice: 1. This recipe is best to make using leftover rice. 2. You can use any other rice but prefer using basmati rice. 3. Spinach rice is best served with raita.

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

30 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes. Add the green-chilli paste, spinach purée, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  4. Add the rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve hot.

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what is palak rice made of?

 

    1. palak rice recipe | lahsuni palak rice | healthy and easy palak rice | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1/2 cup spinach (palak) purée, 3 cups cooked rice (chawal), 1 1/2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp green-chilli paste and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for Palak rice.
how to make palak rice

 

    1. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
    3. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
    4. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
    5. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
    6. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
    7. Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
    8. Sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes. 
    9. Add 2 tsp green-chilli paste.
    10. Add ½ cup spinach (palak) purée.
    11. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
    12. Add 3 cups cooked rice (chawal).
    13. Add salt to taste.
    14. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    15. Serve hot.
tips to make palak rice

 

    1. This recipe is best to make using leftover rice.
    2. You can use any other rice but prefer using basmati rice.
    3. Spinach rice is best served with raita.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy167 cal
Protein2.7 g
Carbohydrates19.1 g
Fiber2.5 g
Fat8.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium32.2 mg

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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Shilpa Shah

March 13, 2025, midnight

Spinach and garlic combine really well to make Lahsuni Palak Chawal.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Great recipe! I made a huge batch and my family really loved it! Thank you.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Add some whole spices like bayleaf and cardamom to take this to another level.

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