Spinach Rice

Dear Appu,

Usually, this is a quick dish that I learnt to put together for Winkie’s lunchbox. Sauteed spinach leaves with the usual tadka ingredients, mixed in with rice for a quick lunch box. But today I learnt a brand new way of spicing up this recipe a bit more for adults. I think you won’t be disappointed with the result.

INGREDIENTS

Roughly chopped spinach – 3 cups
Onions – 2, chopped
Peas – 1 cup, frozen
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece, grated
All spices – Salt, turmeric, vangi bath powder or a combination of sambar powder, coriander powder & jeera powder
Rice – 1 cup, cooked

METHOD

1. In a pan, pour some oil. Add mustard and jeera seeds. Followed by sliced green chillies (optional) and ginger.

2. Add the onions and saute till golden brown.

3. Add the spinach and peas and allow it to cook for a little while.

4. Once cooked, add all the spice powders. Cook till all the flavours are absorbed and the spinach has absorbed all the flavours.

5. Mix in with cooked rice.

The best way to eat this, as we discovered today, is with a big bowl of curd and some chips on the side for that crunch!