palak rice

A filling nutritious combination of palak,Potatoes and spices

Ingrediants:
1/2 bunch (cut into small pieces) palak
a pod garlic
a small piece of ginger
1 chopped onion
few curry leaves
1 mashed potato(optional)
1 cup basamathi rice
salt to taste
1/2 tblsp garam masala powder (optional)
For Seasoning: 1 tblsp mustard,1/2 tblsp urud and channa dal,1/2 tblsp green chillies and red chillies (cut into pieces)

Method:

First wash and cut the palak into small pieces and keep aside.
Then cook the basmathi rice and set aside.
Now take a wok, pour some oil and when the oil is hot, add all the seasoning ingredients and fry till done.
Now add the onions, palak and mix well ,close with a lid.
Let the whole thing cook very well.
When it is done, add garam masala powder if you want and saute for a minute.
Now add the rice and mix it well.Serve hot
Optional:Take an other vessel , pour some oil and put the mashed potatoes and roast it slightly and when done add the curry leaves and put into palak rice and mix well.
Serve with raita.