2 c long grain rice<\/p>\n
3 tsp salt<\/p>\n
1 1\/2 lb fresh spinach or 2 packages frozen<\/p>\n
6 T vegetable oil<\/p>\n
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped<\/p>\n
1 tsp garam masala<\/p>\n
Wash rice and drain.\u00a0 Cover with cold water and 1 tsp salt.\u00a0 Leave for 2 hours.<\/p>\n
If using fresh spinach:\u00a0 Fill a 4-6 quart pot with water.\u00a0 Add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil.\u00a0 Trim and wash spinach thoroughly.\u00a0 Wilt the spinach by dropping it, a little at a time, in the boiling water.\u00a0 As the spinach wilts, remove to a colander, and rinse with cold water.\u00a0 Press water out, and chop very finely.\u00a0 If using packaged spinach – prepare as per directions, then drain and squeeze.<\/p>\n
In a 3-4 quart oven and flame proof container, heat the oil, add the onions, and saute on medium 5 minutes or until golden.\u00a0 Add spinach and garam masala.<\/p>\n
Preheat onion to 300.<\/p>\n
Drain rice and add to spinach mixture with 2 1\/4 c water and 1 tsp salt.\u00a0 Bring to a boil.\u00a0 Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n
Cut aluminum foil to fit top of pot snugly.\u00a0 Cut a half inch diameter hole in the center.\u00a0 Put in over for 30 minutes.\u00a0 Check rice.\u00a0 If not done, cook another five.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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