Creamy Palak Pulao

Creamy Palak Pulao is a delicious and nutritious rice dish from Tamil Cuisine, packed with the goodness of spinach and aromatic spices.

Creamy Palak Pulao

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups spinach, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat ghee or oil in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
  5. Add the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts.
  6. Stir in the soaked and drained rice, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  8. While the rice is cooking, roast the cashews in a separate pan until they turn golden brown.
  9. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and garnish with the roasted cashews.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
6g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Creamy Palak Pulao hot with a side of raita (yogurt dip) and papad (crispy flatbread).

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use homemade ghee instead of oil.

Cost

$10