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Green Rice With Indian Flavors

Green rice is an authentic Mexican rice dish. So I thought why not make it with Indian flavors. Though the main flavor comes from cilantro, I added spinach leaves for more deep green color. It's a jazzed up rice recipe with wonderful flavors. And by using rice cooker this recipe come together in minutes. Just prepare and combine everything and let the rice cooker do the job.   Ingredients(Serves 4) 1 cup cilantro 1/2 cup spinach leaves(I use it only for it's deep green color, otherwise it is totally optional) 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup frozen green peas 5-6 cashews roughly chopped 1 cup uncooked rice 4 pepper corns 2 bay leaves 1 tsp garam masala 1 tbs oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds Pinch of turmeric and Asafoetida Salt as per taste Method Grind together cilantro, spinach, garlic and ginger to a smooth paste. Keep aside. Wash uncooked rice and keep aside. Meanwhile heat oil in a thick