Palak Peas Rice, also known as Spinach Rice, is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the vibrant green goodness of spinach with fragrant basmati rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weekdays or as a wholesome addition to your lunchbox.

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Spinach Pulao | Palak Peas Pulao

Palak Peas Pulao is a simple, quick and healthy Pulao which can be made in one pot.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Matar Pulao, Palak Pulao, recipe for palak rice, Spinach Rice

Servings: 2

Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked Rice
1 bunch Palak
1/2 cup Peas
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 Onion chopped
3 Green chilies
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Roasted Jeera Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
Salt as Required
3 tbsp Oil

Instructions

Keep your ingredients ready!
Spread cooked rice in a plate
Blanch Palak Leaves and cool
Once cooled, Blend it into fine puree
In a pan, add cumin seed.
Now add slit Green chilies.
Add onions and cook till translucent.
Now add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell leaves.
Add turmeric powder, roasted jeera powder and garam masala. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.
Now add peas and ½ cup water. Cook till peas become soft.
Add palak puree and salt. Cook for 5 mins in medium flame.
Now add cooked rice and mix well.
Serve with Raita!

How to make Palak Rice

1. Keep your ingredients Ready!

2. In a pan, Bring water to boil. Add the palak leaves to it. Also add 1 tsp of sugar to retain fresh green colour. Cook for 5 mins and switch off. Let it cool.

3. Once cooled, Blend it into fine puree

4. In a pan, add oil. Once hot, add cumin seed.

5. Now add slit Green chilies.

6. Add onions and cook till translucent.

7. Now add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell leaves.

8. Add turmeric powder, roasted jeera powder and garam masala. Cook for 2 mins in medium flame.

9. Now add peas and ½ cup water. Cook till peas become soft.

10. Add palak puree and salt. Cook for 5 mins in medium flame.

11. Now add cooked rice and mix well.

Why Palak Rice?

Healthful: Spinach (palak) is rich in iron, vitamins, and antioxidants. It adds both flavour and nutrition to this pulao.
Colourful: The vivid green hue of the spinach contrasts beautifully with the white rice, making it visually appealing.
Kid-Friendly: Even picky eaters will enjoy this subtly spiced rice dish.

Serving Suggestions

- Serve it with a cooling cucumber raita or mint raita.
- A tangy mango pickle or lemon pickle complements the flavours.
- A simple vegetable salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions adds freshness.