Palak Rice

Ingredients

 Basmati Rice 1 cup

Carrot, Cauliflower, Potatoes Cubed vegetables

Green peas ½ cup

 Chopped Palak - One bunch

 Salt

 Lemon juice1 tsp

 2 Elaichi,

1Bay leaf

1 inch Cinnamon

 3Cloves

 Garlic – 3-4 cloves

 Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp

 Green Chillies - 2

 Onion - 2. Sliced length wise

 Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

 Oil 2 tablespoons

 Water – 2 cup

Method:

 Wash Rice, drain water and keep it aside for half an hour.

 Heat 1 tsp of Oil in a Pan, Garlic, Green Chillies and Fennel seeds, add chopped Palak & salt. Fry this for about 2-3 minutes, Cool it and make a paste by using a blender. Heat Oil in a cooker, Add the whole Masalas and Cumin seeds. Add Onions,Fry till golden brown. Now  add Chopped vegetables. Fry for about 3-4 minutes and then add the Palak Paste. Fry for 2-3 min and add the Basmati Rice, Salt and lemon Juice & add water  ( For every 1 cup of rice add 2 cup of water).stir well.cover the lid of the cooker.Give 2-3 whistles.remove from heat & serve the delicious yuumy palak rice with dahi raita.

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