Spinach - Soya Rice

We are into second week of Blogging Marathon # 13 and I am going with "Easy Lunchbox Recipes for Kids - Rice" as my theme. I am supposed to post quick, easy and kid friendly rice dishes this whole week. My younger one never carries rice to school and the older one rarely does but still this week should be a breeze considering the fact that I come from a region where rice is grown and consumed predominantly.
The first one among the series is going to be this easy, healthy, protein packed spinach - soy chunks rice that I once saw on a television cook show. The green chillies are the only ingredient here that decides whether this dish is going to be "adult friendly" or "kid friendly" and so use them accordingly. My kids love this dish and I do it too. If your family doesn't like soy chunks, substitute peas or any other beans that may work for you.

Ingredients: (Yield 3 servings)
1 cup Basmati rice 1 to 1.5 cups chopped spinach (I used 10 oz frozen spinach and thawed it in the microwave before using it.)
1/2 cup soy(a) chunks
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 green chilies (3 is perfect for grownups. If serving young kids, 1 or 2 chilies will do.)
1 onion
1 tsp amchur powder (or a little more)

Preparation:
1. Cook rice adding 2 cups of water. Keep aside and let cool.
2. Soak soy chunks in hot water for about 5 minutes or as needed and then squeeze out the water.

Method:
* Heat oil and add cumin seeds. When they start to brown, add chillies and minced onion. Fry until it turns translucent.
* Add minced spinach next and cook until done. (If you prefer a green hued rice, grind the spinach and saute.) Add salt and soy chunks and saute for a couple of minutes.
* Then add the amchur powder and rice to the spinach mixture. Mix well and turn off the stove.

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