⏱ 55 min total

Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao

Name: Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup White rice; ¾ cup Spinach; ½ pepper Green chili pepper; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ leaf Bay leaf; ⅛ teaspoon Whole cloves; ¼ stick Cinnamon sticks; ½ pod Cardamom pods; ¼ tsp, whole Cumin seed; ¼ medium Onion; ¼ cup Water; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 204 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

262

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5g
8% of calories
Carbs
44g
67% of calories
Fat
7.4g
25% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao (204 g) has 262 calories, with 5 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 7.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (71% DV), Vitamin K (97% DV) and thiamine (27% DV).

Per 100 g

128cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.9g

Net carbs

42g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.2g

2.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C71%
Vitamin K97%
Thiamine27%
Vitamin B620%
Folate (B9)40%
Iron43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A13%
Vitamin E11%
Niacin15%
Pantothenic acid11%
Magnesium10%
Phosphorus13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 40 minCook 15 min

1
Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear. Soak in fresh water for 30 minutes, then drain well.
2
Blend the spinach, green chilies, ginger, and garlic into a smooth purée; cover and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cumin seeds; cook until fragrant and sizzling. Add onions and sauté until golden.
4
Stir in the spinach purée and cook over low heat, stirring, until slightly thickened and aromatic, about 4–5 minutes.
5
Add the drained rice, salt, water, and lemon juice; gently fold to coat the grains evenly.
6
Seal the cooker and cook under pressure for 8–9 minutes (about 2–3 whistles). Let the pressure release naturally, then open and fluff the rice before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (204 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	119 μg	13%
Vitamin C	64 mg	71%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	116 μg	97%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	27%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	2 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	20%
Folate (B9)	161 μg	40%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	12 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	60 mg	6%
Iron	3 mg	43%
Potassium	328 mg	7%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	90 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.2 mg	20%
Manganese	1 mg	38%
Selenium	8 μg	14%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	5 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	1,421 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	0.4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 262 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

50min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
37min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao?

One serving of Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao (1 serving) has 262 calories, which works out to 128 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao?

315 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Pressure Cooker Spinach Palak Pulao?

2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (204 g)

Calories262

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.4g	9%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 315mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary fiber 2.2g	8%
Total sugars 2.6g
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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