Ingredients:
| Palak (Spinach) | 1 Bunch |
| Mint Leaves | 1 Bunch |
| Green Chillies | 2 |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Tsp. |
| Onions | 1 (Sliced) |
| Turmeric | 1/4th Tsp. |
| Cardamom | 3 pods |
| Cinnamon | 2 sticks |
| Bay Leaf | 1 |
| Ginger | An inch |
| Garlic | 2-3 cloves |
| Rice | 1 cup |
| Water | 1 ½ Cup |
| Red Chilli Powder | 1 Tsp. |
| Salt | To Taste |
| Garam masala | 1 Tsp. |
| Paneer (Optional) | 100 Gms. (Cubed) |
| Capsicum | 1 (Sliced) |
| Ghee | 2 Tbsp. |
Method:
- Wash and soak rice for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- To a mixer jar add washed pudhina and palak leak leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic. Grind it to a smooth paste by adding just few drops of water.
- To a pressure cooker, add ghee, cumin seeds, whole spices and onions. Sauté for a minute.
- Add Turmeric, sliced bell peppers and stir well.
- Add the green paste and cook for few minutes until raw smell goes off.
- Add 1 ½ cup of water, salt to taste, red chilli powder, garam masala stir and bring it to a boil.
- Add soaked rice and paneer. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Serve Hot.
Tips & Variations:
- Tastes best when made with basmati rice or any variety of long grin rice.
- Replace rice with Quinoa to make it healthier.
- Feel free to add vegetables likes carrots, potatoes, beans or even corn and peas to enhance the flavour and give more colour to the dish.
- Replace Ghee with Coconut oil and Paneer with Tofu to make the Dish Vegan.
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