Spinach and Carrot Pulav

Spinach offers twice as much fiber as other greens. It is a good source of iron & loaded with vitamins and minerals, some of which are hard to find in other foods. 

Ingredients :

• Basmathi rice - 2  cups 
• Spinach - 2 cups (chopped)
• Carrot - 1 cup (grated)
• Onion - 1 (chopped)
• Bay leaf - 1
• Cinnamon - 1 inch 
• Cloves - 2
• Cardamom -  2
• Fennel seeds (sombu) - 1/4 tsp
• Green chillies - 4 
• Ginger & Garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Curry leaves - 2 strands
• Mint leaves - 1 handful
• Coriander leaves - 1 handful
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - as per taste
• Ghee - 2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp

Method :

1. Wash and soak the rice for 10 min and then drain the water completely. Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a pan  and fry the rice till it does not stick to the pan in a medium flame and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil and ghee in a pan add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, fennel seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Then add onions fry untill becomes golden brown color. Now add ginger & garlic paste saute until raw smell goes. Add mint and coriander leaves and mix well. 
3. Now add spinach and carrot fry for some time atleast 5 min. Add chilli powder and mix well.
4. Add 3 cups of water. Let the mixture come to boil. Now add rice and required salt. Mix everything well.
5. In this stage reduce the flame, close the pan and cook  till all the water gets absorbed. Check in between so that it doesn't get burnt.
6. Now pressure cook the rice for 3 whistles and switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Spinach & Carrot Pulav is ready to eat. Serve with raita, papad or your favourite curry.