Ingredients

• Palak - 1 bunch
• Rice - 1.5 cups
• Onion - 1
• Ginger-garlic-cilantro-chillies paste - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Cheese (optional)
• Butter (optional)

How to Make Special Palak Rice

• Soak rice for 30 mins. Cook and keep aside.
• Clean and wash the spinach. Boil it for 5 mins. Strain and puree it.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida and chopped onion.
• Saute till the onion turns light brown.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 min.
• Add the powdered masalas and stir for another 5 mins on medium flame.
• Add the palak paste and some water if required.
• When it boils, add the cooked rice and salt. Mix well.
• Top it with butter and grated cheese (optional). Keep on dum for 10-15 mins or in pre-heated oven at 325 F for 10-15 mins.
• Serve with onion-cucumber-tomato raitha and papad.