Palak Rice/Spinach Rice

Ingredients :

Spinach - 1 bunch
Tomatoes - 2
Onion - 1 small
Ginger - 1/2 inch
Garlic - 2 cloves
Green chillies - 3
Peppercorns - 4 to 5
Salt - To Taste
Tamarind paste - 1/4 tbs
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbs
Cinnamon stick - 2 small sticks
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbs
Rice - 2 cups
Water - 3 1/2 cups

Preparation :

Chop and grind spinach,tomatoes,onion,ginger,garlic,cumin seeds,green chillies,peppercorns and salt into a fine paste..Don't add water.

Soak rice in water for 1/2 hr and keep aside..Now take a pan,add 2 tbs ghee,1 tbs oil,mustard seeds and let them pop.When popped add cinnamon stick and fry for 2 minutes.Then add the grinded paste and let it boil..

When it starts boiling mix rice,water and salt and cook on low flame by stirring frequently until cooked..

Palak rice is ready to serve when hot..