Palak Rice

Ingredients
Oil-2tbsp
Palak-1 1/2 Cup
Basmati Rice-1cup
Water-2cups
Turmeric-pinch
Pudina-1/2cup
Curry Leaves-1/3cup
Green Chillies-8
Ginger Garlic Paste-1tbsp
Onion-1small
Cumin Seeds-1tsp
Salt-as per taste
Carrot-1cup

Masala Ingredients
Cinnamon Stick-2
Cloves-6
Black Cardamom-1
Star Anise-1
Bay Leaf-2

Preparation
Grate Carrot,Slice onions,cut palak n keep aside.Blend pudina,curry leaves,green chillies n keep a side.
Method
Heat oil in deep pot then add all masala ingredients n saute for some time,then add onions,turmeric n saute until they r transparent in color,then add ginger garlic paste n saute for some time,then add blended mixture until raw smell goes out,later add palak,carrot n semi cook by covering the lid.Lastly add rice,water,salt n mix well with palak mixture n cover the lid until its done(max 20-30mins).Serve it with raitha.

Note:Heat should be on medium flame.Dont soak the rice,add directly to palak mixture after washing the rice.