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Spinach Mushroom Baked Rice | Palak Mushroom Baked Rice | Indian-Style Spinach Mushroom Layered Rice |
Tarla Dalal
07 November, 2017
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About Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake
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Ingredients
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Methods
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For the buttered rice
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For the spinach mushroom mixture
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How to proceed
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Nutrient values
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Spinach Mushroom Baked Rice | Palak Mushroom Baked Rice | Indian-Style Spinach Mushroom Layered Rice |
The Spinach Mushroom Baked Rice is a delightful fusion of creamy textures, aromatic spices, and comforting rice. This dish layers flavour at every step, beginning with fragrant buttered rice cooked to soft, fluffy perfection. The gentle sautéing of thinly sliced onions in butter brings out a subtle sweetness that enhances the richness of the basmati rice. When baked together, the rice absorbs hints of cheese and chilli flakes from the topping, creating a warm, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
In the Palak Mushroom Baked Rice, the heart of the recipe lies in the vibrant, nutrient-packed spinach (palak) and the earthy mushrooms (khumbh). Cooked in butter along with onions and green chillies, this mixture offers a beautiful balance of spice, freshness, and umami. The addition of processed cheese makes the mixture creamy and indulgent, binding all the flavours together. Once layered over the rice and baked, the cheesy spinach-mushroom mix becomes wonderfully soft and aromatic.
The Indian-Style Spinach Mushroom Layered Rice showcases a unique combination of Indian flavours with a baked casserole-style finish. The layering technique allows every bite to offer something different—first the buttery, lightly seasoned rice, then the flavourful spinach-mushroom mixture, all crowned with grated cheese and red chilli flakes. This Indian-style bake is wholesome yet luxurious, appealing to both rice lovers and those who enjoy oven-baked dishes.
Each component in this recipe serves an important purpose. The buttered rice forms a stable base that stays fluffy even after baking. The spinach-mushroom mixture provides moisture, flavour, and a nutritious boost, thanks to the iron-rich spinach and protein-rich mushrooms. The topping of cheese and chilli flakes transforms the dish into a cheesy, golden crust once baked, adding a wonderful texture contrast.
What makes this dish special is its versatility. It works beautifully as a comforting one-pot meal, a special weekend dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing potluck recipe. The combination of cheese, spinach, and mushrooms gives it a continental touch, while the use of green chillies and simple seasoning maintains its Indian soul. It’s a perfect bridge between familiar desi flavours and modern baked dishes.
Whether you name it Spinach Mushroom Baked Rice, Palak Mushroom Baked Rice, or Indian-Style Spinach Mushroom Layered Rice, this recipe delivers warmth, richness, and harmony in every bite. The soft rice, creamy vegetable layer, and lightly spiced cheesy crust create a comforting meal that is both wholesome and indulgent. Serve it hot straight from the oven, and watch it become a family favourite in no time.
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Soaking Time
15 minutes
Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
18 Mins
Baking Time
20 Mins
Baking Temperature
200°C (400°F).
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
58 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Buttered Rice
1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal) , washed and drained
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
salt to taste
For The Spinach Mushroom Mixture
2 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 cups mushroom (khumbh) cubes
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt and to taste
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
For The Topping
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
Method
For the buttered rice
- Combine the rice and enough water in a deep bowl and soak for 15 minutes. Drain. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the salt and 1½ cups of hot water, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
For the spinach mushroom mixture
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the green chillies, spinach, mushrooms, salt and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the cheese and mix well. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- Arrange the buttered rice on a greased 200 mm. (8") diameter baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Put the spinach mushroom vegetable evenly over it.
- Finally top it grated cheese and chilli flakes evenly over it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake recipe with step by step photos
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To make the buttered rice, in a deep bowl, put 1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal) , washed and drained and enough water and soak for 15 minutes.
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Drain. Keep aside
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Heat the 2 tbsp butter in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add soaked and drained long grain rice (basmati chawal) and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add the salt to taste and 1½ cups of hot water, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
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To make the spinach mushroom mixture, Heat the 2 tbsp butter in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add the 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 2 cups chopped spinach (palak), 2 cups mushroom (khumbh) cubes, salt to taste and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Switch off the flame, add the 1/4 cup grated processed cheese and mix well. Keep aside.
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To make the Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake, Arrange the buttered rice on a greased 200 mm. (8") diameter baking dish and spread it evenly
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Put the spinach mushroom vegetable evenly over it.
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Finally top it 1/2 cup grated processed cheese and 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika) evenly over it.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 15 minutes.
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Serve Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake hot.
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Spinach Mushroom Rice Bake.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 314 cal |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 14.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 310.1 mg |
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Swati
Aug. 5, 2017, 11:20 a.m.
Everyone loves this mushroom spinach rice bake in our family.. Easy and testy..
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 5, 2017, 11:20 a.m.
Thank you for your feedback, Happy cooking.!
revathi
May 27, 2016, 12:03 a.m.
Spinach and mushroom rice.. this rice is just for mushroom lovers.. the buttered rice.. with spinach and mushroom just taste.. amazing.. I made this recipe for a get together party for my friends.. it was loved by all..
