Spinach pulav
Spinach pulav is a healthy and easy lunch box option made with Rice , Spinach and spices.
Ingredients:
basmathi rice        -1 1/4 cup
spinach            -5 oz
green chilies         -2
cinnamon           -1
clove              -2
bay leaf            -2
butter              -2 tbsp
whole cashews       -10
salt                -to taste
for masala:
onion             -1 small
green chilies        -2-3
cashews           -6-8
heavy cream        -2 tbsp
ginger             -1 tbsp chopped
garlic              -1 tbsp chopped
coriander powder     -11/2 tsp
cumin powder       -1/2 tsp
Method:
- Soak Basmathi Rice in water for 10 -15 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly and cook Basmathi rice with adequate salt and 21/4 cups of water in a pot.
- In a blender grind all the ingredients for masala into a smooth paste except heavy cream.After blending mix the heavy cream to it.
- In a heavy bottomed pan heat butter and temper with cinnamon,cloves, bay leaf and green chilies.
- Add the whole cashews and saute it until golden
- Add the ground paste to it and saute it until oil oozes out.
- Add the spinach to it and cook until spinach is well done.(you can add more spinach too)
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- Add in the cooked rice and mix thoroughly.
- Spinach pulav is ready to serve.(You can garnish with shredded cheese over top for richness too)
Serves   3
