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Spinach rice
Rice infused with the flavors and natural colors from spinach ,a delicious wholesome meal
Main ingredient
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1
bunch
Spinach
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3
cups
Basmati rice
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9 to 10
cloves
Garlic
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Garam masala
(cardamom,cinnamon,cloves) grounded
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Salt
(as per taste)
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4 to 5
Green chillies
Preparing the rice
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Soak rice for half an hour
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Add the rice in boiling water and cook till it is long and white
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The rice should not be too soft
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Strain water from the rice
Preparing the palak
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Mean while boil palak in a skillet of water with a pinch of salt for 2 mins
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Strain the water and grind it smooth in the mixed with garlic and green chillies
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Add a tbsp of ghee in the kadai
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Add 3 tbsp of oil
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Add garam masala powder and bay leaves till a sweet smell evolves
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Then add the grounded palak mixture and sauté for 5 minutes
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Add salt
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Add rice and mix thoroughly over medium flame till the mixture is dry and leaves the pan.
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Ensure that the rice does not become soggy
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Serve with curd raita