Palak Pulao, a nutrient packed one pot healthy meal. Its a perfect Kid's Lunch box recipe for kids. Kids always have an aversion to eat greens, this pulao is one way to make them eat the greens. Along with spinach, we are adding green peas, potato and mild masala that makes this pulao interesting and enjoyable. We can serve Palak Pulao with Raita of our choice and enjoy this healthy and delicious pulao.
We can make palak pulao with chopped spinach or with the puree. I have chosen the puree method as my kids are finicky about eating leaves. We can make this same pulao in pressure cooker too. I have given here the Instant Pot method of making this pulao.
How to make Pulao in Pressure Cooker:
- First important point to remember while cooking in pressure cooker is we need to soak the rice atleast for 20 mins.
- Then, we need to follow the below steps from 1-3.
- Finally we need to close the cooker and put the whistle. Cook in very low flame for about 20 mins. Mostly we will not even get a whistle within 20 mins. We will get very fluffy and nice Pulao ready by then.
You can also try other Instant Pot Recipes:
- Instant pot Kadala Curry
- Tomato Kurma in Instant Pot
- Carrot Halwa in Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Rava Kichadi
- Bisibelabath in Instant Pot
Recipe card for Instant Pot Palak Pulao Recipe | Spinach Pulao Recipe
Instant Pot Palak Pulao Recipe| Spinach Pulao Recipe
Equipments Needed
- Instant Pot
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Pulao with richness of spinach, a healthy and complete meal. This Instant Pot Palak Pulao is easy to make one pot recipe. Serve the Pulao with raitha of your choice.
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Raw Rice 1 Cup - 250ml
- 1 Onion Finely Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt As Needed
- ¼ Cup Green Peas
- 2 Potato Cubed
- 1 Cup Water
For Grinding
- 2 Cups Spinach Tightly packed
- 3 Green Chili
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 2 Bay Leaf
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 3 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
Instructions
Grinding Process
- Take Spinach, ginger, garlic, green-chili in a mixer jar and grind it to a smooth paste
Tempering Process
- Start the Instant Pot in "Saute" mode. Add ghee to the hot pan. When the ghee is hot, add baby leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and give a mix. Also add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter
Cooking Palak Pulao
- Add onions and saute the onions till translucent. Then add the spinach paste to the pan and give a good mix
- To that now, add the green peas, cubed potatoes and mix well
- Next, wash and add the rice to the instant pot. Add a cup of water and salt. Give a gentle mix.
- Cancel the "Saute" mode. Close the instant pot with the lid and turn the vent to "Sealing" position
- Press the Pressure Cooker / Manual mode and set the timer for 5 mins. After the timer is off, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 mins and then force turn the vent to release pressure.
- Open the lid carefully and Pulao is all ready.
- Serve the pulao with any raita of your choice and enjoy this healthy Pulao.
Notes
We can also add ghee-fried paneer once the pulao is ready.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Palak Pulao Recipe| Spinach Pulao Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Instructions with Step by Step Pictures:
GRINDING PROCESS
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Take Spinach, ginger, garlic, green-chili in a mixer jar and grind it to a smooth paste
TEMPERING PROCESS
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Start the Instant Pot in "Saute" mode. Add ghee to the hot pan. When the ghee is hot, add baby leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and give a mix. Also add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter
COOKING PALAK PULAO
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Add onions and saute the onions till translucent. Then add the spinach paste to the pan and give a good mix
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To that now, add the green peas, cubed potatoes and mix well
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Next, wash and add the rice to the instant pot. Add a cup of water and salt. Give a gentle mix.
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Cancel the "Saute" mode. Close the instant pot with the lid and turn the vent to "Sealing" position
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Press the Pressure Cooker / Manual mode and set the timer for 5 mins. After the timer is off, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 mins and then force turn the vent to release pressure.
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Open the lid carefully and Pulao is all ready.
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Serve the pulao with any raita of your choice and enjoy this healthy Pulao.
