Palak Raita | Spinach Raita is a light, refreshing yogurt-based dip made with fresh spinach leaves. This Palak Raita is super nutritious and iron-rich. Spinach raita is an ideal side dish that pairs well with biryanis, Beetroot Rice, pulao, stuffed parathas, Nachni Methi Theplas, and more such dishes.
Benefits of Spinach
Spinach also popularly known as Palak is such a superfood and is so rich in proteins, iron, minerals, and vitamins. It is low in calories and packed with nutrients. This leafy green is so good for hair and skin growth as well. Including this in our diet on a daily basis will surely improve our health. Moreover, this leafy green is easily available in the market and is very affordable. So it is easy to prepare recipes with spinach. Try out these recipes made with Spinach/Palak at home:
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer Bhurjee
Spinach Pooris
Spinach Corn Sandwich
The Step-by-Step recipe of Palak Raita will make you enter your kitchen and cook away. It is such a breeze recipe to prepare at home and oh so guilt-free. I recommend you guys to try this palak raita and kindly let me know your feedback.
For more easy and soothing raitas check the recipes below:
Capsicum Raita
Boondi Raita
Burhani Raita
Farali Peanut Curd Raita
Palak Raita Spinach Raita
Ingredients
- 1 cup Curd or Yogurt
- ½ cup washed and chopped Spinach
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds or jeera
- 2-3 dry red chilies
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin or jeera powder
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Firstly, take 1 cup of yogurt in a bowl add salt, red chili powder, cumin powder and whisk it till there are no lumps remaining.
- Keep all the ingredients for the raita ready on a plate.
- Now heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, dry chilies, onions and garlic in it.
- Cook for 2 minutes on a low flame till they turn brown in color.
- Add chopped spinach leaves in it and cook for another 1 minute and switch off the flame.
- Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the yogurt.
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Step-by-Step Recipe of Palak Raita
Method:
1. Firstly, take 1 cup of yogurt in a bowl, add salt, red chili powder, Cumin powder, and whisk it till there are no lumps remaining.
2. Keep all the ingredients for the raita ready on a plate.
3. Now heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, dry chilies, onions, and garlic in it.
4. Cook for 2 minutes on a low flame till they turn brown in color.
5. Add chopped spinach leaves to it and cook for another 1 minute and switch off the flame.
6. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the yogurt.
This is a very good recipe. Healthy way to eat Spinach.
Thank you, Priti. It’s a great way to make kids eat spinach too.
Tried it today and turned out to be yummy.
Thank you.