Description
Very Green Spinach Raita is a vibrant and refreshing dish made with spinach and yogurt. It comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect as a side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g spinach leaves (cleaned and tough stems trimmed)
- 200 g spinach leaves (blanched and pureed)
- 300 g spinach leaves (chopped)
- 500 g plain dahi (Greek yogurt)
- Cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
- 1–2 green chillies (chopped, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to boil in a large cooking pot. Lightly salt the water and add 2 pinches of sugar. Keep an ice bath ready.
- Add the washed spinach leaves to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
- Blanch the cooked spinach leaves by adding them to an ice bath. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
- Add the spinach to a blender and make a smooth puree, adding water if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine plain yogurt, salt, and all ground spices. Start with 3 tablespoons of spinach puree and adjust to taste.
- Whisk everything until smooth and adjust with cold water for a pourable consistency.
- Heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for about 10 seconds.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted and water is completely evaporated.
- Cool the wilted spinach and mix it with the yogurt. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Do not add salt while cooking spinach to avoid excess water.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Spinach Raita, Palak Raita, Indian Side Dish