Spinach Raita | Palak Raita

Hi Supermoms,

'Raita' or the yoghurt based side dish is served with mixed rice dishes like Pulav, Biriyani, Tomato Rice etc., I always like to make my raitas interesting and healthy. Today , I had made Bombay Style Tava Pulav and I served this Spinach Raita as  the side dish. It was so delicious .

Wanted to share this raita recipe with you all without further delay. 

Spinach Raita | Palak Raita :

Preparation time : 2 minutes

Cooking time : 5-7 minutes

Serves : 4

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

2 cups spinach /palak( cleaned, washed and chopped)

1 teaspoon ghee/clarified butter ( if vegan, you can use oil)

1/2 teaspoon peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 green chilli ( adjust)

1/2 cup curd ( whisked)

salt to taste

Method :

1. Heat a pan with ghee and temper with peppercorns, cumin seeds and green chilli.

2. Add the chopped spinach , salt and mix well.

3. Continue to cook over low flame till the spinach reduces in size and is almost cooked.

Chef tip : Add 1/4 cup of water while cooking. If the spinach is fresh, this step will take just about 5 minutes.

4. Switch off and allow it to cool.

5. Grind the mixture to a smooth paste. 

6. Mix well whisked curd . 

Your healthy Spinach raita is ready to be served along with your choice of mixed rice dish.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom