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    Spinach Rice Recipe

    Sep 21, 2021 Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Rekha Kakkar This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Spinach Rice or Spinach and moringa rice is a healthy flavourful and delicious Indian veg recipe. Make this rice recipe in the Instant pot or on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. 

    Spinach rice with Moringa powder

    Spinach Rice recipe that is healthy easy to make a gluten-free recipe. Of late I have been following a diet that is gut healthy and mostly gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.

    The only exception that I am making here is I include ghee, butter and eggs. I will talk about why is and how's of these in future posts for now I am sharing this

    Latest favourite spinach rice recipe made with ingredients that are loaded with nutrition.

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    • Gut Friendly Healthy Recipe
    • Ingredients for Spinach Rice
    • How to make spinach Rice
    • Tips to Make it Perfect Rice
    • Moringa Health Benefits
    • Spinach Health Benefits
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • More Spinach Recipes
    • More Rice Recipes
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    Gut Friendly Healthy Recipe

    For the last few weeks due to health reasons, I am following a gluten-free, anti-inflammatory and gut-healthy, dairy-free diet to correct my hormonal imbalance issue. This recipe fits all the bills.

    It has all the good fats which are essential for normal functioning and secretion of hormones. It’s been 4 weeks of doing it consistently and I already see the benefits.

    Usually, the Glycemic index of white rice is considered high. But due to healthy fats like ghee, coconut milk and cashew, the total glycemic load of the dish is reduced considerably.

    If you serve the rice after cooling it down, the resistant starch increases. Resistant starch is very good for gut health.  

    Ingredients for Spinach Rice

    Spinach - I washed spinach leaves and pureed them.

    Moringa leaves powder - Dried moringa leaves powder. 

    Cashew: 

    Coconut milk: Healthy fats from the coconut aids in weight loss. Also, this is rich in antioxidants

    GHEE: It is an excellent saturated fat that reduces inflammation in the body and is great for gut health. It is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. You will be surprised to know that linoleic acid in ghee helps to boost fatness. Take care to add in recommended quantities. 

    Whole spices: cumin, clones, bag leaf, cardamom, whole red chilli.

    Herbs: Mint coriander Green chilli paste, Ginger paste

    Basmati Rice: Extra-long basmati rice recipe. 

    Salt: to taste

    How to make spinach Rice

    • First, wash and Rinse spinach leaves and make a thick paste with water keep-it aside.
    • Rinse Basmati rice and soak them for 10 minutes. 
    • Drain out water from the rice after 10 minutes.
    • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and fry cumin seeds and whole spices on low heat.
    • Add cashew and fry up a bit. Also, add grated ginger and fry for a minute.
    • Now add drained rice and sautĂ© for 2 minutes.
    • Add spinach paste, mint coriander, green chilli paste.
    • Mix and add water, add coconut milk and mix.
    • Now add Morinaga powder and salt. Cook on medium heat for one whistle.
    • Release the pressure and open the lid. Fluff up the rice and serve hot or cold.

    Tips to Make it Perfect Rice

    • Soaking rice for 10 minutes make them extra long. So you must soak rice before cooking.
    • While serving sprinkle roasted sesame seeds which adds to taste and nutrition.
    • A good squeeze of lime juice helps to enhance the taste. More importantly Vitamin C in lime juice helps in better absorption of iron. 

    Moringa Health Benefits

    Moringa leaves are a powerful antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties. These leaves contain calcium, iron, potassium Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.

    Due to all of these nutrients, It potentially helps to protect and manage lifestyle and metabolic diseases like diabetes etc. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps in reducing inflammation and pain if used correctly. (Source)

    Spinach Health Benefits

    We all know how healthy spinach is. Spinach is loaded with antioxidants and insoluble fibre. This is good for gut health and heart health. 

    spinach rice served with whole moong dal and raita

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve it with plain yogurt or beetroot raita. I prefer to serve it as a side with whole moong dal, tzatziki, homemade mango pickle and poppadom.

    This one-pot rice is a meal by itself. Sometimes I just sprinkle ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds which adds nutrition and crunch and enjoy them as is.

    Storage

    You can Store these spinach and moringa rice in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

    To freeze spinach rice allow them to cool first. Store in an airtight freezer-safe container and you can freeze them for up to 8 weeks. 

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    • Palak Paneer Recipe
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    • Dal Palak Recipe
    • Spinach Pesto Pasta
    • Spinach Omelette
    • Healthy Spinach Soup

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    Spinach rice with Moringa powder

    Spinach & Moringa Rice

    Spinach Rice recipe that is healthy easy to make gluten free recipe. Of late I have been following a diet that is gut healthy and gluten free, vegetarian.
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    Course: Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: indian cuisine, north indian
    Keyword: basmati rice, gut healthy Indian recipe, gut Healthy salad, moringa rice, rice recipes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 185kcal
    Author: Rekha Kakkar

    Equipment

    • pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 300 gm Spinach
    • 2 tablespoon Morinaga leaves powder
    • 1 tablespoonCashew
    • ½ cup Coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon GHEE
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 cloves
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 cardamom
    • 1 whole red chilli.
    • 1 tablespoon Mint coriander Green chilli paste
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
    • 1 cup Basmati Rice Extra long basmati rice
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • First wash and Rinse spinach leaves and
    • make a thick paste with water keep-it aside.
    • Rinse Basmati Rice and soak them for 10 minutes.
    • Drain out water after 10 minutes.
    • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and fry cumin seeds and whole spices on low heat.
    • Add cashew and fry up a bit. Also add grated ginger and fry for a minute.
    • Now add drained rice and sautĂ© for 2 minutes.
    • Add spinach paste, mint coriander, green chili paste.
    • Mix and add water, add coconut milk and mix.
    • Now add Morinaga powder and salt. Cook on medium heat for one whistle.
    • Release the pressure and open the lid. Fluff up Rice and serve hot or cold.

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    Notes

    • Soaking rice for 10 minutes make them extra long. So you must soak rice before cooking.
    • While serving sprinkle roasted sesame seeds which adds to taste and nutrition.
    • A good squeeze of lime juice helps to enhance the taste. More importantly Vitamin C in lime juice helps in better absorption of iron. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4694IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg

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