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Spinach Corn Rice + Yogurt + Grapes + Brownie

May 24, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Spinach Corn Rice + Yogurt + Grapes + Chocolate Brownie

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a dietician,  I am doing what is best for my kid to create a balanced lunch.

KIDS LUNCH BOX #18 - Spinach Corn Rice + Yogurt + Grapes + Chocolate Brownie

Some kids school lunch box ideas to try…

  1. Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios
  2. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittellas
  3. Palak Chapati + Jeera Aloo + Orange
  4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Grapes
  5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki 

Here is what I packed for school lunch…

LUNCH - Spinach Corn Rice - It is healthy and full of proteins, fibers, and vitamins and perfect for lunch boxes, that your kids and your family would love to have it. Below is the recipe

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Spinach Corn Rice

Bhavana Patil
Healthy and delicious Spianch corn rice cooked in a pressure cooker.
5 from 1 vote
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Servings: 2
Calories : 123
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice (short grain also can be used)
  • ½ cup sweet corn (i used frozen)
  • 1 cup spinach (palak) puree [made with 2-3 cups of spinach +½ cup of water]
  • 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala or biryani masala powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder or 2 green chili
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cardamom
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon oil or ghee
  • 1 cup water (since spinach puree also contains water)

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Press saute mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot, add whole spices, cumin.
  • Then add sliced onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies. Saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown in color - stir regularly
  • Add spinach puree, corn, let it boil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add rinsed basmati rice, water, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and give a stir. Adjust water appropriately.
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Wait for Natural Pressure Release (NPR). BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
  • Remove lid away from you, add lime juice and Mix well.
  • Spinach Corn Rice is ready. Serve with raita or plain yogurt.

Indian Pressure Cooker Method

  • Heat a pressure cooker with oil on medium flame, Add oil and once it's hot, add whole spices, cumin.
  • Then add sliced onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies. Saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown in color - stir regularly
  • Add spinach puree, corn, let it boil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add rinsed basmati rice, water, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and give a stir. Adjust water appropriately.
  • Close the lid place a whistle and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
  • After 10 mins add lime juice and fluff up the rice gently.
  • Spinach Corn Rice is ready. Serve with raita or plain yogurt.

Notes

  1. Take 2-3 cups of roughly chopped spinach or 1 big bunch of palak and blend with ½ cup of water.
  2. I have replaced green chilies with red chili powder in this recipe. You can also blend green chili along with palak (spinach).
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1817IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Keyword palak corn rice, spinach rice
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You can also try my other Spinach rice variety without pureeing the spinach.

SNACK - Yogurt -Pack this in a separate container with leak proof lid. Add a few teaspoons of milk to yogurt raita can help it not turn sour by lunchtime.

SNACK - Red Grapes - Wash the grapes before packing them into the box.

SNACK - Chocolate Brownie - Sometimes it's good to treat kids with cakes or brownies. I sent a store brought brownies.

Prep Work For The Previous Evening

  1. Wash and puree spinach in the night itself if you dont have time in the morning and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Packed in a stainless steel tiffin box called Lunchbots which is Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free and is easily available on Amazon. Do not use plastic lunch boxes to your kids, they are toxic.
  • Adding a few teaspoons of milk to yogurt can help it not turning sour by lunchtime.
  • You can increase or decrease quantity based on your child's appetite.

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