Palak Biryani Recipe (Spinach Biryani)

Palak Biryani recipe is a quick, healthy one-pot rice dish prepared with spinach which is loaded with proteins, fibers, carbs and vitamins made in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stove top .It is known as Spinach Biryani in Hindi (Palak=Spinach).

Takes less than 30 min to prepare this palak rice recipe.It is perfect for lunch boxes and a healthy choice for fussy kids who don’t eat green leaves.

Today i have shared how to make Palak/Spinach biryani in Instant Pot and Stove Top Pressure Cooker.

So, the next time you have some leftover palak in your refrigerator, you know what to do with it! .I learned this from my mom when she visited us in the USA ,we served this to our guests and it was a hit.You can also add coconut milk makes dish even more tastier.

Three more recipes you can make with spinach and rice are Spinach Pulao/Spinach Rice , Spinach Khichdi , Spinach Corn Rice

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPINACH

• Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients, high levels of vitamins K and A, protein, iron and minerals.
• Spinach improves athletic performance, reduce cholesterol levels, and lessen the risk of heart disease.
• Spinach is important for skin, hair, and bone health.

WHAT KIND OF RICE IS USED IN BIRYANI

A classic biryani is made using basmati rice. This rice is thinner and longer than a traditional rice.I prefer Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice or Tilda Legendary Rice, Pure Original Basmati brands.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SPINACH BIRYANI RECIPE?

Spinach(Palak) Biryani can be served with any kurma or also just serve this with a side of yogurt or raita.

HOW TO MAKE PALAK BIRYANI IN INSTANT POT

For Making Palak Puree

Rinse Palak (spinach leaves) well in water atleast 2 times to remove salt or sand.I prefer buying pre-washed and organic spinach.

In a blender ,add chopped palak ,coriander leaves ,pudina ,green chilles .

Add very little water and blend to a smooth paste and keep aside.

For Making Palak Biryani

Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot, add whole spices and saute for 30 secs or till aromatic.

Then add sliced onions, ginger-garlic paste .Saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and golden brown in color – stir regularly

Add tomatoes ,dry spices like turmeric powder ,coriander powder ,jeera powder ,biryani powder and cook for 2 minutes or till tomatoes turn soft.

Next add spinach puree ,let it boil for 1-2 minutes.Make sure to Deglaze the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck bits to avoid BURN alert.

Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .Adjust water appropriately.

Close the lid on the pot.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK button (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.

After the pot beeps ,Wait for Natural Pressure Release(NPR).

Remove lid away from you, add lime juice ,garnish with fried onion and cashews and Mix well.

Palak or Spinach Biryani is ready.Serve with raita or plain yogurt

TIPS & VARIATIONS TO MAKE PALAK BIRYANI RECIPE

1. Garnishing with fried onions and cashews are purely optional.  Adding few fried Paneer cubes also will taste great for spinach biryani recipe.
2. Grinding the spinach with some coriander leaves and mint leaves is for added flavor. If you don’t have at home, dont worry you can skip them.I always have dried mint powder at home, so when i dont have fresh mint replace with dried mint powder.
3. You can use ghee instead of oil, makes it more rich and flavorful.
4. If you want to make no onion - no garlic version ,you can skip onion and garlic in this recipe.
5. I used store brought fried onions for this recipe but you can easily make them at home.Deep fry thinly sliced onion in hot oil until golden. Drain excess oil by placing them on a paper towel.
6. You can replace 1 cup of water with 1 cup of full fat coconut milk, enhances palak biryani flavor.
7. Since you adding water for grinding spinach puree so adjust water while making this palak rice recipe.
8. If you dont have biryani masala powder then add 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder.

CHECKOUT MORE VEG STYLE BIRYANI RECIPES

• Paneer Biryani
• Potato Biryani
• Chole Biryani
• Veg Biryani Tamil Nadu Style
• Soya Chunks Biryani

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