Description
Very Green Spinach Raita is a refreshing and vibrant dish made with spinach and yogurt. It combines a variety of spices for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g spinach leaves (cleaned and tough stems trimmed)
- 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 all the water and lightly squeeze the leaves.
- Add the spinach to a blender jar and make a super smooth puree. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
- In a large bowl, add plain yogurt, salt, and all the listed ground spices. Start with 3 tablespoons of spinach puree, add more if desired.
- Whisk everything until smooth. Adjust with cold water to a thick, pourable consistency.
- Heat oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, and green chilies to temper the oil. Sauté for about 10 seconds.
- Add all the chopped spinach. Cook until wilted and soft. Ensure that the water completely dries out.
- Cool down the wilted spinach completely. Add to the prepared yogurt and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate the raita for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- For a richer flavor, use more spinach puree.
- Serve chilled for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook and Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Spinach Raita, Palak Raita, Yogurt Dip, Indian Side Dish