Spinach Fried Rice

          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. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 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
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 2-3 bunches of spinach, chopped

          Pressure cook the rice in 1 & 1/2 cups water for 1 whistle. Spread on a plate to cool down. Heat the oil and ghee in a pan.

          Temper with the cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves. Sauté for a few seconds.

          Now add the onion, ginger and garlic. Continue to sauté till they turn slightly brown. Add all the dry spices (except salt) and sauté for a few seconds.

          Then add the chopped spinach, followed by salt and red chili flakes. Mix everything well and cook on a medium flame till dry.

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

                    Heat oil & ghee. Temper with cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon,                                    cardamoms & cloves. Sauté for a few seconds.

                             Add onion, ginger & garlic. Sauté till they turn slightly brown. 

                                Add all dry spices (except salt) & sauté for a few seconds.

                                Then add chopped spinach,

                                followed by salt & red chili flakes. 

                                 Mix well & cook on a  medium flame till dry.

                    Add cooked rice & mix well. Fry for 2-3 min. Transfer to a serving plate. 

                                 Serve with raita & papad.