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Main course · Bangladeshi

Potato and Spinach Bhaji with Ghee and Panch Phoron, served with Rice

30 min Serves 4 ~458 kcal/serving ~£4.00 (£1.00/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 250 g spinach
  • 300 g basmati rice
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp panch phoron (five spice blend)
  • 2 fresh green chillies
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
458 kcal
Protein
9.7 g
Carbohydrate
75.6 g
of which sugars
2 g
Fat
12 g
of which saturates
6.8 g
Fibre
4.9 g
Salt
0.14 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice in plenty of boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Melt the ghee in a wide pan, add the panch phoron and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes and ground turmeric and stir to coat, cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nearly tender.

  4. 4

    Add the spinach and fresh green chillies, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes, until the spinach has wilted and the potatoes are fully tender.

  5. 5

    Serve with the rice.

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