Spinach Turmeric Rice

I have grown up with spices, my mother’s spice box was her favourite go to item in her kitchen and now it’s mine. There are regular spices that I always have in my spice box such as Schwartz turmeric chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

Of all these spices, my most used spice is the humble turmeric. Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) comes from the ginger family. The fresh turmeric comes in root form and can it is used fresh or boiled and dried in powder form. Turmeric has many health benefits and you can read all about it here.

How do I use my Schwartz turmeric?

I use it to add flavour to my curries, dhal, rice, smoothies and tea. I also use it in the fresh form to add to my smoothies too. 

Schwartz ground turmeric is available from Tesco. It comes in a neat little jar with a flip lid so it’s perfect to sprinkle with.

I have a few favourite recipes using turmeric. They are turmeric milk,turmeric pickle, turmeric tea that I enjoy daily and my quick fail safe Spinach Turmeric rice. It’s perfect to serve hot with Dhal or cold as a salad accompaniment.

Yield: Serves 2

Author: Nayna Kanabar

Spinach and Turmeric Rice

Spinach and Rice stir fried in aromatic spices.

prep time: 5 Mcook time: 10 Mtotal time: 15 M

Ingredients:

• 400 g Pre cooked cold brown rice
• 200 g fresh spinach washed and chopped in thin ribbons
• 8 cashew nuts
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Schwartz turmeric powder

Instructions:

1. Add one teaspoon oil in a pan and when its hot add the cashew nuts and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep aside
2. In the same oil add the mustard seeds and when they splutter add the chopped spinach and saute for 1-2 minutes till it just starts to wilt. remove from the pan and keep aside.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil when its hot add the cooked rice, salt, chilli powder and turmeric and toss the rice until its coated with all the spices. Keep tossing the rice for 3-4 minutes until it warms through.
4. add the cooked spinach and toss the rice again until spinach is mixed with the rice.
5. Transfer the cooked rice to a serving dish and garnish with the cashew nuts.

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**This post is in collaboration with Schwartz.