Spinach Fried Rice

Name: Spinach Fried Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes; 1 tbsp. oil; 1 tbsp. ghee; 1 " cinnamon stick; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1-2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1-2 whole red chilies; 1-2 onions, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic, chopped; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tbsp. coriander powder; 1 tsp. cumin powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. red chilli flakes; 2-3 bunches spinach, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

This is a wholesome one-pot meal in itself with the goodness of some power packed proteins and carbohydrates. Very easy and simple to make, any leftover rice can be easily turned into this tasty spinach fried rice. It is also an excellent lunch box meal and can be enjoyed with raita and papad.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 cupbasmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
1 tbsp.oil
1 tbsp.ghee
1" cinnamon stick
2-3green cardamoms
4-5cloves
1-2bay leaves
1 tsp.cumin seeds
1-2whole red chilies
1-2onions, chopped
1 tsp.ginger, chopped
1 tsp.garlic, chopped
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tbsp.coriander powder
1 tsp.cumin powder
1 tsp.garam masala powder
1 tsp.red chilli flakes
2-3 bunchesspinach, chopped

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Steps

1

Pressure cook the rice in 1 1 /2 cup water for 1 whistle. Spread on a plate to cool down.
2

Heat the oil and ghee in a pan. Temper with the cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves. Saute for a few seconds.
3

Now add the onion, ginger and garlic. Continue to saute till they turn slightly brown.
4

Add all the dry spices (except salt) and saute for a few seconds.
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Then add the chopped spinach,
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Followed by salt and red chilli flakes.
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Mix everything well and cook on a medium flame till dry.
8

Add the cooked rice and combine well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving plate.
9

Serve with raita and papad.