A modern home-style side dishes recipe inspired by the pantry and cooking traditions of Nepal, using cumin, cilantro and familiar everyday ingredients.
Heat the oven to 200°C
Cut the spinach into even pieces
Toss with ghee, cumin and garam masala
Roast until tender and browned at the edges
Finish with lemon juice and cilantro
Roasted Spinach with Cilantro from Nepal brings together familiar pantry ideas from the broader food culture of Nepal in a format suited to a modern home kitchen.
The recipe uses basmati rice, tomatoes and cilantro as recognizable building blocks, with cumin and garam masala providing the main aromatic direction.
The flavor structure combines cumin with lemon juice and ghee. These elements create contrast between warmth, freshness and richness without requiring complicated equipment.
The recipe is portioned for a typical shared meal and can be served with basmati rice, fresh vegetables or a simple side according to the style of the dish.
Use the recipe as a flexible base. The goal is to preserve a coherent flavor profile while acknowledging the considerable regional diversity found within Nepal.
4 servings