PALAK RICE

• 2 Gloves
• 12 inch Cinnamon stick and Ginger 
• 12 teaspoon Coriander seeds and 12 teaspoon Cumin seeds 
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Onion roughly chopped
  1 cups Spinach (Palak) washed 
• 2 small Green chilies

• 3/4 cup Long grain rice or basmati rice 
• 1 tablespoon Puvi Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil 
• 1 Bay leaf 
• Salt to taste
• 1 1/4 cup water 

• Dry roast the spices stirring continuously. (Except Bay leaves) 
• Grind together the roasted spices and vegetables (Washed and stems removed). Make a smooth paste and keep it aside.

 Making Palak Rice Recipe: 

• Heat the Puvi Cold Pressed Groundnut Oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Once hot add bay leaves. Saute for 30 seconds. 
• Add prepared paste. Cook for 4-5 minutes. . Stir in rice and salt. Add water. w
•  Bring it to a boil. AN w . Once it starts boiling, lower the heat. Let it cook for 17-18 minutes, covered with a lid. After 17 minutes, turn off the stove.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes covered. Then open the lid. 
• Fluff up and mix gently using fork. 
• Serve hot with curd or raita.