Name: Spinach Biryani recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 1/2 hour; 3 tbsp ghee; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 onion, sliced; 1 small bunch spinach, washed & roughly chopped; 1 inch ginger grated; 2-3 green chilies; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; fried onions, tomato wedges, lemon wedges & fried cashews to garnish (optional)

ABOUT Spinach Biryani RECIPE

This is a wholesome and a nutritious meal with the goodness of spinach. Very easy and simple to make, they can be had with raita, pickles or just plain roasted papad. Do try this delicious one-pot meal when time is a constraint and when you want something healthy.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1/2 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 1/2 hour
3 tbsp ghee
1 inch cinnamon stick
2-3 green cardamoms
4-5 cloves
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1 onion, sliced
1 small bunch spinach, washed & roughly chopped
1 inch ginger grated
2-3 green chilies
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
fried onions, tomato wedges, lemon wedges & fried cashews to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Grind and make a puree of spinach, ginger, green chilies and 1/4 cup water. Keep it aside. Drain excess water from rice and keep it aside
In a pan, Heat the ghee and temper with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds. saute for a few seconds until aromatic.
Add the onion and fry till light brown. Now add in rice and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add in pureed spinach, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala powder; continue to saute for another 1-2 minutes.
Add 1.5 cups water and pressure cook the rice for 1-2 whistles. Garnish with fried onions, tomato wedges, lemon wedges and fried cashews. Serve hot with some raita, pickle or papad.

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