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Spinach Corn Rice

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For the third day of Blogging marathon, it is Corn spinach rice. A simple, mildly spiced green leafy rice.

Spinach Corn Rice

Spinach Corn RiceSpinach Corn Rice

Simple, mildly spiced green leafy rice. Another one pot meal for lunch box.

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 Mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 ½ Cups Tightly packed washed chopped Spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Cloves garlic
  • ½ " Ginger pieces, peeled
  • 2-3 no's Green chillies
  • 1 Medium sized  Onion
  • ¼ Cup Corn kernels, frozen
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder (optional, if more spice is needed)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Basmati rice in a cup of water. Cool it and fluff it with a fork to separate grains. 
  2. Grind the garlic, ginger and green chilli with very little water, if needed. 
  3. Heat oil in a pan / Kadai over medium high heat. Add the cumins seeds. Once they sizzle add the sliced onions and saute until it turns translucent. 
  4. Add the ground ginger- garlic- chilli paste.  Stir them until they lose the raw taste. 
  5. Then add the spinach leaves and let them wilt. Keep stirring in between until it reduces and wilts completely.
  6. Add the spice powders(cumin powder, coriander powder and chilli powder) and stir them. Add the frozen corn, salt and give a quick stir.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked rice.
  8. Mix it well and check salt seasoning. 

    This is off to the third day of the blogging marathon 38, week 2under the theme "Rice Recipes". Check out the recipes of other blog marathon runners over here. 

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    Comments

    1. Sue Lovegren says

      How many onions? Which spices for the spice powder? I used one medium sweet onion and only added chili powder and salt. Even without more specific information, this is delicious! It is perfect for leftover rice. (if you have at least 3 cups) Thank you so much! I am happy to find your blog. 🙂

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      • Nisha says

        Hi Sue. Sorry about missing it in the list. I have updated it. Thanks for pointing it out.

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      • Sue Lovegren says

        Thank you, Nisha! I am anxious to try it again. I am very happy to learn about authentic Indian cooking. 🙂

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    2. Harini-Jaya R says

      Love the combo. I am sure my older one will relish it..

      Reply

    3. Ruchi Indu says

      very good recipe...

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    4. sushma says

      Spinach corn rice looks perfect.

      Reply

    5. Chef Mireille says

      my two fave veggies in a delicious rice dish. I would love this for sure!

      Reply

    6. Srivalli says

      Very pretty pictures..

      Reply

    7. Priya Suresh says

      Colourful,healthy rice, i can have it happily for my lunch rite now..

      Reply

    8. Pallavi Purani says

      I usually make this with brown rice. The flavor combination is just so wonderful.

      Reply

    9. Briju Parthasarathy says

      Yummy and healthy recipe, well presented and perfect meal.

      Reply

    10. Manjula Bharath says

      wow thats my fav combo for rice 🙂 looks very inviting and yummy dear !!

      Reply

    11. Pavani N says

      That is one flavorful and delicious rice Nisha.

      Reply

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