Ingredients:
Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Oil – 2 tbsp
Onion – 1/2 med, finely sliced
Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
Black Cardamom – 1
Cinnamon Stick – 1? pc.
Cloves – 1
Green Cardamom – 1
Bay Leaf – 1
Spinach – 1 bunch, chopped (2 cups packed)
Carrots – 2, grated
Water – 2 cups
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Salt – to taste


Method:
1. Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for at least 1/2 hour.
2. In a microwave-safe dish which is at least 4? deep and holds at least 4-5 cups, add Oil, Fennel Seeds, Onions, Big Cardamom, Cinnamon Stick, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaf and Cloves. Mix well.
3. Microwave uncovered for 3 minutes.
4. Add in the Chopped Spinach and the Grated Carrots. Mix well and microwave for another 3 minutes, uncovered.
5. Drain the water from the soaked Rice and add it in the bowl.
6. Add Salt, Red Chili Powder and 2 cups Water. Mix well and cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring and checking every 5 minutes.
7. Let the Rice stand for a few minutes before you fluff it up with a fork.
8. Serve hot with Raita, Yogurt and/or pickle. Serves 2.


Tips:
1. Every microwave is different so cooking time may vary.
2. For a variation, try other vegetables.
3. If you are uncomfortable using a microwave, the same method can also be used for the stovetop.
4. For a Rice Cooker, follow the above steps 1-5 on stovetop and then transfer ingredients to the Rice Cooker and cook like regular rice.

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