Pressure cooker spinach palak pulao: a flavorful rice dish with spices and veggies
Enjoy a delightful and aromatic Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao that's bursting with flavors! This easy and nutritious rice dish features fresh spinach, a kick of red hot chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and a medley of warming spices like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cumin. Perfectly cooked in a pressure cooker for a quick and wholesome meal.
- 14 Apr 2024
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 30 min
- 4 Servings
- 16 Ingredients
The Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao is a delightful and aromatic rice dish that features a medley of spices and vegetables. This Indian-inspired recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal in a short amount of time. Utilizing a pressure cooker, this dish ensures that the ingredients meld together beautifully, offering a rich and savory experience with every bite.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Rinse the white rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- Finely chop the red hot chili pepper.
- Grate or finely mince the ginger root.
- Crush or finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Finely chop the onions.
- Roughly chop the spinach.
- Select the "Sauté" setting on your pressure cooker and let it heat up. Add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the bay leaf, finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the red hot chili pepper, cloves powder, cinnamon, cardamom, ground nutmeg, and ground cumin to the onion mixture. Stir and sauté for another minute to let the spices release their aromas.
- Add the roughly chopped spinach to the pressure cooker. Stir well and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained white rice, salt, and water to the pressure cooker. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set the pressure release valve to the sealing position.
- Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting, set the pressure to high, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure manually.
- Open the lid of the pressure cooker, fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Add the lemon juice and give it a gentle stir to incorporate.
- Serve the spinach palak pulao hot. Garnish with additional fresh spinach or a sprinkle of garam masala if desired.
Tips:
- Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. This will help in achieving a fluffier pulao.
- Finely chop the spinach, ginger, garlic, and onions to ensure that they blend well into the dish and cook evenly.
- Adjust the amount of red hot chili pepper according to your spice tolerance. You can deseed the chili for a milder flavor.
- Preheat the pressure cooker by heating the olive oil before adding the spices. This will help to release their aromatic flavors.
- Stir the spices well into the oil before adding the vegetables and rice, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the dish.
- After cooking, let the pressure cooker naturally release pressure for about 10 minutes before opening the lid. This helps to set the flavors properly.
- Garnish the Pulao with freshly squeezed lemon juice right before serving to enhance the freshness of the dish.
- Serve the Palak Pulao with a side of yogurt or raita to complement the spices and balance the heat.
The Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao is not only a dish brimming with vibrant colors and enticing aromas but also packed with essential nutrients from the spinach and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner or a hearty lunch, this pulao is sure to become a favorite in your home. With these tips, you can ensure that every pressure-cooked batch is as perfect as the last, blending flavors seamlessly for an unforgettable meal.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 190 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 220kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.89g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 45g | 13% |
| Fiber 3.87g | 10% |
| Sugar 2.91g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated 1.60g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.32mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 2.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 0.23mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B9 140ug | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 110ug | 93% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 80mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu 0.19mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 3.17mg | 29% |
| Magnesium, Mg 50mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus, P 90mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 300mg | 9% |
| Selenium, Se 7ug | 14% |
| Sodium, Na 320mg | 22% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.85mg | 8% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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