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Main course · Nepalese

Spinach and Potato Tarkari with Rice

35 min Serves 4 ~479 kcal/serving ~£3.80 (£0.95/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 350 g spinach
  • 300 g basmati rice
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
479 kcal
Protein
10.8 g
Carbohydrate
79.1 g
of which sugars
4.3 g
Fat
12.1 g
of which saturates
6.8 g
Fibre
6 g
Salt
0.20 g

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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 pan and fry the onion for 6 minutes until softened, then add the garlic cloves, ground turmeric and chilli powder and fry for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes and 100ml water, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until nearly tender.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Serve with the rice.

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