Palak Rice Recipe (Spinach Rice)

Name: Palak Rice Recipe (Spinach Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice (uncooked (basmati for instant pot)); 1½ tablespoon oil (or ghee); ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ((jeera)); 1 small bay leaf (or curry leaves); 2 cups spinach ((palak) (tightly packed about 100 grams leaves)); 2 green chilies (slit or chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped or 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste); 1 small onion (sliced); 1 medium potato ((optional) or ½ cup sweet corn or ½ cup carrot chopped ); ½ to ¾ garam masala ((adjust to taste)); ⅛ teaspoon turmeric ((optional)); ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste)); 10 to 12 mint leaves (or coriander leaves (fine chopped)); 1 tbsp lemon juice (for serving (adjust to taste))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Palak rice or palak pulao is a healthy, delicious and colorful dish made of spinach, spices & rice. It can be served without any side or with a salad or raita. Palak rice is quick to make for a meal and also goes well in lunch box. Instructions included to cook in pot, pressure cooker and instant pot.

Updated at: Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:42:07 GMT