Spinach and carrot pilau rice

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 200g basmati rice
• 100g baby spinach, chopped
• 400ml boiling water
• low calorie cooking spray

Method

1. Spray a large frying pan with the cooking spray, and fry the cumin seeds for 1 minute
2. Add the carrot and turmeric and stir fry for another 2 minutes
3. Add the rice and a pinch of salt and pour in 400ml boiling water
4. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, and cook with a lid loosely covering the pan for 5 minutes. Add the spinach, stir, loosely cover again.
5. Cook for a further 10 minutes until the rice is fluffy and tender