Name: Carrot and spinach pilau recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3tbsp vegetable oil; 1tsp cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; A good pinch of turmeric; 2 large carrots, grated; 300g Basmati rice; 100g baby spinach, chopped; 2tbsp flaked almonds

By GoodtoKnow

published 6 December 14

Carrot and spinach pilau rice is colourful and nutritious, with a method that gives perfect results every time. Infused with ginger, cumin and sprinkled with flaked almonds, this rice makes the ideal side dish for classic Indian mains like chicken curry.

Ingredients

3tbsp vegetable oil
1tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
A good pinch of turmeric
2 large carrots, grated
300g Basmati rice
100g baby spinach, chopped
2tbsp flaked almonds

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Method

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and fry the cumin for 1 min. Add the bay leaf, turmeric and carrot and fry until softened.
Add the rice and good pinch salt and stir. Pour in 600ml boiling water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook, loosely covered, until the rice is fluffy and tender – about 15 mins.
Add the spinach for the last 10 mins. Fork the rice and scatter over the almonds.

Top Tip for making Carrot and spinach pilau

When it comes to reheating this rice makes sure it's piping hot before serving.

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