Palak pulao
Palak pulao, also known as spinach rice/ keerai sadham, is a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. packed with nutrients and bursting with the goodness of spinach, making it a great option for vegetarians and health-conscious eaters. In this blog post, we’ll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make palak pulao at home, along with tips on how to get the perfect texture and flavor. So, whether you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your meal rotation or want to experiment with new flavors, palak pulao is a must-try dish.
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Spinach is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. When combined with rice and spices, it creates a dish that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Can I skip the tomato
Yes, you can skip the tomato in spinach pulao if you prefer. The tomato is typically used in spinach pulao to add a tangy flavor and acidity to the dish. However, if you don’t have tomato or don’t like the taste of it, you can certainly leave it out. To compensate for the missing acidity, you could add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dish once it’s cooked. This will help balance the flavors and add a similar tangy note.
Variations of spinach pulao
Tips to chop tomatoes
Keerai Thengai paal sadaam should look half white. little tomatoes we add shouldn’t change their color. Always deseed the tomatoes and chop them well. Also, avoid sauteeing it for a long time.
Non-sour thick curd
Always use non-sour hung curd for this recipe. I prefer using homemade thick curd as it gives perfect texture. You can also use plain yogurt or sour cream. avoid curd with whey water
Can I increase coconut milk?
To get the best restaurant-style coconut milk pulao follow the recipe as mentioned. Altering the coconut milk might change pulav flavor.
Can I cook coconut milk pilaf in the instant pot?
Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice. cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release.
Can I cook keerai sadham in oil?
Yes, using ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the rice. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma.
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Ingredients:
To soak
1 cup Basmati Rice Enough water
Spinach Coconut milk rice
1 tablespoon Ghee 8 cashews 1 Clove Small piece of cinnamon 1 Cardamom 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup onion 2 green chilli 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1/4 cup tomato, deseeded, chopped big Few coriander leaves 1/4 cup coconut milk Required salt 1 + 1/2 cup spinach 1/4 cup + 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
how to make Keerai Thengai paal sadam with step-by-step pictures
First, wash and soak for 20 minutes
Mix thick coconut milk and water; prepare thin coconut milk
Add ghee to the pressure cooker
Turn on the stove to medium flame and heat
Add cashews and saute till they turn golden brown; turn off the stove
transfer and keep aside
Turn on stove
add pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and clove; temper
Furthermore, add onion and green chilli; mix well and cook till onion turns translucent
Add ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, curry leaves, mint leaves, and tomatoes; mix well and cook for 30 seconds
Turn down to low flame Furthermore, add curd; quick mix
Add coconut milk; mix well
Turn to medium flame Furthermore, add the required salt and bring to boil
Add rice; mix well and bring to boil
Furthermore, add spinach; Mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
Add sesame oil and pressure cook for two whistles; turn off the stove
After the pressure subsides naturally, open the cooker
Add cashews and Gently fluff the rice
