Curried Spinach & Onion Rice Recipe

Name: Curried Spinach & Onion Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 peanut oil; 2 brown onions, cut into slices; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ cups basmati rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 100 g baby spinach leaves; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1 long red chili, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

14 peanut oil
2 brown onions, cut into slices
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cardamom pods, bruised
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups basmati rice
3 cups chicken stock
100 g baby spinach leaves
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 long red chili, thinly sliced

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat.
2
Cook and stir onion for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
3
Transfer to a plate.
4
Set aside.
5
Reheat pan; add curry powder, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves.
6
Cook and stir for 1 minute.
7
Add rice; stir to combine.
8
Add stock; cover with a lid.
9
Bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Stand for 5 minutes.
13
Using a fork, seperate grains.
14
Remove cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaves.
15
Stir in spinach until it wilts.
16
Season with salt.
17
Spoon rice into a large serving bowl.
18
Top with onion, almonds, and chilli.

3832

kcal

Calories

367

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 peanut oil, 2 brown onions, cut into slices, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 cardamom pods, bruised, and more.

Yes, Curried Spinach & Onion Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Spinach & Onion Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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