Green Rice
A fragrant and flavorful dish with a burst of green goodness, Green Rice is packed with spinach, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, making it a perfect side or main course.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 5 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 green chilies, slit
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 cups water
Instructions:
- In a pot of boiling water, add coriander, mint leaves, salt, and rice. Boil until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and fry cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf until fragrant.
- Add garlic paste, chopped onion, and green chilies, cooking until the onions turn golden brown.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until it forms a thick paste.
- Add the cooked rice to the spinach paste, mixing gently. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, add butter on top and cover the pot again to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with your favorite curry or yogurt.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Vitamin A: 45% DV (from spinach)
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