A modern home-style rice dishes recipe inspired by the pantry and cooking traditions of Nepal, using cumin, cilantro and familiar everyday ingredients.
Rinse the basmati rice if appropriate
Cook onion in the cooking fat until soft
Add spinach and the spices
Stir in the basmati rice
Add stock, cover and cook gently until the grain is tender
Rest for 5 minutes and finish with cilantro
The cooking traditions of Nepal are diverse, so Spiced Rice with Spinach from Nepal should be read as a practical contemporary recipe inspired by that culinary setting.
This version emphasizes practical ingredients: tomatoes, red lentils and cilantro, supported by cumin for depth.
The recipe uses basmati rice, tomatoes and cilantro as recognizable building blocks, with cumin and garam masala providing the main aromatic direction.
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.
The proportions below are standardized for repeatable home cooking. A local cook may prepare a related dish very differently, especially in choice of vegetables, spice intensity and accompaniments.
4 servings