Basmati Rice with Spinach

Name: Basmati Rice with Spinach
Ingredients: 1,5-liter (6 cups) cooked basmati rice; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) sunflower oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 10 ml (2 teaspoons) cumin seeds; 5 ml (1 teaspoon) turmeric; 15 ml (1 tablespoon) butter; 750 ml (3 cups) raw spinach, shredded; salt and pepper to taste

For this dish, the basmati rice should be freshly cooked. Serve with a favourite curry.

Published 18 July 2025

Method

Heat oil in a large frying and stir-fry the onion with the cumin seeds for 5 minutes. Stir in the turmeric and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the butter, let it melt and then add the rice. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the rice is well coated in the flavouring ingredients.
Make a well in the rice and add the spinach. Stir-fry briefly to heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fork the spinach into the rice and serve at once.