Keerai Sadam | Spinach Rice

Spinach is rich in nutrients. Green leaves are always rich in iron, folic acid and calcium. This green leafy vegetable is known as pasalai keerai in tamil. Spinach Rice is a easy quick Lunch box recipe that can be prepared with left over rice. I have used basmati rice for Spinach Rice preparation. Normal rice can also be used for this keerai sadam. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Keerai Sadam | Spinach Rice.




Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients:
Table 1: To Grind

Spinach tightly packed	2 Cups
Green chillies	3
Coriander leaves	2 stalks
Mint Leaves	10

Table 2:

Cooked Basmati Rice	2 Cups
Oil	1 tbsp
Cloves	2
Cinnamon stick	1 inch
Cardamom	1
Fennel seeds	1 tsp
Ginger and garlic finely chopped	1 tbsp
Onions chopped lengthwise	1/2 Cup
Salt	As needed
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Chilli powder	1 tsp

Instructions:

• Wash spinach, coriander leaves and mint leaves. Grind it into smooth paste by adding enough water.

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and fennel seeds. After a min, add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Fry till raw smell goes off.

• Add onions and fry till they turn translucent. Add grind-ed mixture.

• Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and fry till raw smell goes off. Mix with cooked basmati rice.

Keerai Sadam | Spinach Rice

Tips:
Adjust green chillies and chilli powder to your taste.