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Palak Pulao, Palak Rice, Spinach Rice
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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 .
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main 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 grain rice (basmati chawal) , soaked for 15 minutes and drained
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
crushed raw mango pickle , refer hand tip
1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
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.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 235 cal |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 26.7 mg |
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Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
It is quick and easy to make. Though regular ingredients are used this recipe tastes excellent.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sonal , we are delighted you loved the Palak Pulao recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
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