Spinach Rice Instant Pot Stovetop

Spinach Rice, is also a popular Indian side dish enjoyed with a lentil curry or with yogurt. It is know as Palak Rice or Palak Pulao in Hindi (Palak=Spinach). We are enjoying a lot of one-pot dishes or even meals made in the pressure cooker. There is such less preparation needed, just about 5-10 minutes, and then the pressure cooker does the magic. Some of our favorite one-pot rice dishes are – Mujadara, Tomato Rice, Matar Pulao, Mushroom Rice, and Vegetable Pilaf. Also, this spinach rice makes a nutritious side that pairs well with the bean salad for a balanced meal. This Spinach Rice is not only easy to make, it is also very healthy with the addition of lots of fresh spinach. This Spinach Rice is made with very basic ingredients such as onions, garlic, spices, and of course, spinach and rice. I like to add garam masala to this spinach rice, which adds a delicate aroma. Here is my homemade Garam Masala recipe, which can be made in just 5 minutes. We like to add a generous squeeze of lime juice at the end, which adds a wonderful tangy flavor to the rice. Love spinach? Check out 21 amazing Indian Spinach Recipes.

Watch How to Make Spinach Rice

How to make Spinach Rice in the Pressure Cooker?

Spinach needs very less time to cook. Hence for this recipe, I soak the basmati rice so that I can cook rice for less time and on low pressure. I also like to use long grain basmati rice to make this recipe, as they cook perfectly with spinach and we love each grain of rice fluffy and separated. The Spinach Rice is perfectly cooked in just 5 minutes on low pressure. If you are using a pressure cooker, that does not have a low pressure option, then you can cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, with a 5 minute NPR.

How to cook one-pot Spinach Rice in a skillet?

Variation: Indian Spinach Rice

To make this spinach rice have a more Indian flavor, you can add some cumin seeds along with the whole spices. Then add some ginger along with garlic. Then top with some roasted cashews at the end.

Variation: Spanakorizo – Green Spinach Rice

A popular Greek variation is called Spanakorizo. To get the greek flavors, add ground cumin in place of Garam Masala. Use chicken or vegetable broth in place of water and top with fresh dill at the end. You can also top with some feta cheese!

What to serve with Spinach Rice?

Spinach Rice can be served as a side dish for any protein such as chicken or fish. For my vegetarian friends, we love this spinach rice along with beans or chickpeas curry. You can also serve this Spinach Rice with a side of yogurt or raita. Try this easy and delicious Spinach Rice!