Emerald Fried Rice

Meat Free Mowgli Page 135 This is an easy and interesting way to mix up your rice with some healthy greens. It is best made with pre-cooked rice, either made a few hours before or even the day before, but you can make the rice just before cooking the dish - just ensure it is fully cooled and drained before using. It is lovely served with Monsoon Mushroom Madras or the Black Dal.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the baby spinach to a pan of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and plunge into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out all the water from the spinach.

Step 2

Add the spinach to a high-speed blender along with the garlic, onion and lime juice and blitz to a purée.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle, then add the spinach purée along with a generous pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened, then add the cooked rice and stir through for a further 3-4 minutes until piping hot.

Step 4

Taste for seasoning and then serve immediately