Palak Rice

Ingredients

1. 1/2 bunch palak, finely chopped
2. 1 pod garlic, crushed
3. A small piece of ginger, chopped
4. 1 onion, chopped
5. 1 tomato, chopped
6. A few curry leaves
7. 1 boiled potato, mashed
8. 1 cup basmati rice
9. Salt to taste
10. 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder (optional)

For Seasoning

1. 1 tbsp mustard seeds
2. 1/2 tbsp urad dal
3. 1/2 tbsp channa dal
4. 1/2 tbsp green and red chillies, chopped

Method

1. **Preparing ingredients

   • Wash and finely chop the palak.
   • Cook the basmati rice separately and keep aside.

2. **Making the base

   • Heat oil in a wok.
   • Add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and chopped green and red chillies.
   • Fry until the dals turn golden.

3. **Cooking the palak mixture

   • Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
   • Add chopped tomato and cook until mushy.
   • Add chopped palak, mix well, cover, and cook until palak is fully done.

4. **Adding spices

   • Add salt and garam masala powder (if using).
   • Sauté for a minute.

5. **Mixing rice

   • Remove from heat and gently mix in the cooked rice.

6. **Final touch

   • In another pan, heat a little oil and lightly roast the mashed potato.
   • Add curry leaves and mix this into the palak rice.

7. **Serving

   • Serve hot palak rice with raita or curd.