Spinach Mushroom Rice

Ingredients
Spinach, fresh whole leaf, washed - 1/2 lb
Mushrooms, sliced - 1/2 a packet
Green chillies, slit lengthwise - 2-3
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Rice - 2 cups
Water - 3.5-4 cups
Oil - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt - to taste

Time: 20 min
Servings: 4

Method:
Heat oil in a wok and add cumin seeds and green chillies. Stir in the mushrooms and add turmeric powder if desired. Mix well and fry for two minutes. Now drop the spinach leaves in and stir for a few minutes. Next, the rice and salt, fry for two minutes. Add water and cook covered on a medium flame, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking/burning. When the water is almost gone, reduce flame to minimum and cook until water is gone and rice is cooked.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
Chicken/Vegetarian broth - 4 cups
Cauliflower florets - 1/3 of a packet
Beans - 1/3 of a packet
Peas - 1/2 cup
Carrots, cut into small pieces - 1/2 cup
Hot sauce - 2 tbsp [I use Sriracha]
Eggs - 2 [optional]
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp [optional]

Servings: 4
Time: 10-15 min

Method:
Bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the vegetables. Heat covered until the vegetables are cooked. Mix in the hot sauce and break the eggs into the soup, stirring well. Serve with rice noodles if desired.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan