Ingredients:
- Basmati Rice – 1 cup
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Onion – 1/2 med, finely sliced
- Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
- Black Cardamom – 1
- Cinnamon Stick – 1″ pc.
- Cloves – 1
- Green Cardamom – 1
- Bay Leaf – 1
- Spinach – 1 bunch, chopped (2 cups packed)
- Carrots – 2, grated
- Water – 2 cups
- Red Chili Powder – to taste
- Salt – to taste
- Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for at least 1/2 hour.
- In a microwave-safe dish which is at least 4″ deep and holds at least 4-5 cups, add Oil, Fennel Seeds, Onions, Big Cardamom, Cinnamon Stick, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf and Cloves.
- Mix well.
- Microwave uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Add in the Chopped Spinach and the Grated Carrots.
- Mix well and microwave for another 3 minutes, uncovered.
- Drain the water from the soaked Rice and add it in the bowl.
- Add Salt, Red Chili Powder and 2 cups Water.
- Mix well and cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring and checking every 5 minutes.
- Let the Rice stand for a few minutes before you fluff it up with a fork.
- Serve hot with Raita, Yogurt and/or pickle. Serves 2.
