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Spinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children)
Tarla Dalal
08 July, 2014
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A flavourful rice dish with vitamin A rich carrots, iron and folic acid loaded spinach, and mild spices, this is ideal for packing in a lunch box. Butter adds to the goodness of this easy-to-make Spinach and Carrot Rice. Moms can be happy about packing a nutritious dish that will help in their kids’ growth and development, while also pleasing their palates.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 cups soaked and cooked rice (chawal)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the carrots and spinach and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Cool slightly and pack in a tiffin box.
Spinach and Carrot Rice ( Fun Food For Children) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 136 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.5 mg |
| Sodium | 41.3 mg |
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Foodsie
July 6, 2021, 10:42 p.m.
Full of taste and nutrition.. this rice recipe is a great idea for the kids who run away from veggies.. trust me if veggies are served this way.. they will not stop... and not just them... this mildly flavoured rice can surely be a hit amongst we adults too.
arti
Nov. 3, 2020, 3:07 a.m.
Sharon
Feb. 4, 2016, 11:39 a.m.
Delicious! I added some coconut milk to make a smoother consistently for my pickle toddler. Simple recipe, just delicious. Thank you!
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 4, 2016, 11:39 a.m.
Thanks Sharon. We are delighted your toddler loved the rice recipe and good to see you innovate. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
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