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An ideal recipe for kids parties or even for adults. Fairly simple and nutritious recipe.

Ingredients:

250gms long grain (Basmati) rice; washed,

1/2 bunch of Spinach (palak) leaves; cleaned and washed,

1 tsp cumin seeds,

2 green chillies; finely chopped,

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste,

1 medium size onion; sliced,

1/2 cup shelled green peas,

1 large capsicum; halved and then sliced,

1 tsp ground cumin,

1 tsp ground coriander,

Salt to taste,

Lemon juice to taste,

3 tbsp oil for tempering.

Method:

Blanch the spinach leaves with some water. Drain and grind to paste. Retain the water for further use.

In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin, ginger-garlic paste, chillies and onion, saute for few minutes. Then add peas, ground cumin and coriander, capsicum and stir. Add the spinach puree, mix and cover and cook for a minute. Then add washed rice, around 3 cups of water, salt and cover with the lid. Pressure cook upto 2 whistles. Let it rest until pressure drops. Open, add lemon juice, stir and serve hot with raita and papad.