Whenever I am looking for comfort food that is easy-to-make and good to eat, Instant Pot chickpea and spinach Pulao comes to my rescue. It is one of the easiest dishes that I can rely on, on a busy weeknight.
This nutritious pulao is prepared with real, simple ingredients that strikes just the right balance of flavor and texture. It is mildly seasoned with fragrant spices and has a subtle tartness of lemon juice along with an addicting aroma of mint leaves.
Add it to your dinner menu tonight, and it will surely please everyone’s taste buds. Even the kids will love this pulao for its mild flavor and amazing taste.
What is Pulao?
Pulao technically speaking, is a one-pot Indian style rice dish where veggies or meat are cooked along with rice in a set quantity of water. Pulaos are mildly flavored with just the right amount of spices that enhance the overall taste of the dish. In India, there are many varieties of pulao like Moti Pulao, Chana Dal Pulao, Matar Pulao, Paneer Tikka Pulao, and many more. Depending on the state or region, preparation and flavors of pulao may vary.
How to make Instant Pot Chickpea and Spinach Pulao?
This is a straightforward recipe where you need some essential ingredients from your pantry, some fresh vegetables, boiled chickpeas, and rice to create an irresistible dish.
- Add the boiled chickpeas to the veggies. Feel free to substitute it with the beans of your choice. From here on, it’s a dump-and-go recipe.
- Add the chopped fresh spinach leaves.
- Add rinsed and drained rice to the insert. Stir to combine.
How to make Instant Pot chickpea and spinach Pulao on a cooktop?
To make this recipe over a cooktop, follow all the steps up until ‘adding water’ to the rice. In the cooktop method, extra water is added to the pulao. The ratio is 1 cup rice: 1 3/4 cup of water. Cook the rice and veggies uncovered in a pan until the water has reduced to 1/4 of its quantity. 10. Close the lid and seal the pot. ‘Manual or Pressure Cook‘ for 7 minutes. 11. After the insert pot beeps, do a Quick Pressure Release and carefully open the lid. 12. Add the mint leaves to the pulao. Mix and serve hot. Cover the pan with a lid. Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Turn off the flame and let the rice sit covered for another minute or so. After the desired time, remove the lid, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
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What to serve along with Instant Pot chickpea and spinach Pulao?
Pulao can be enjoyed as is or can be served alongside with raita or pickle for a complete meal. Freshly cooked papad tastes excellent too. So, if you are looking for something delicious to make tonight, I encourage you to give Instant Pot Chickpea and Spinach Pulao a try and share your feedback! If you have questions related to this recipe, send me an email, and I would be happy to answer them. ?
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