Raita is a simple accompaniment wherein yogurt is seasoned and combined with some spices or vegetables or even fruits in some cases. Palak raita is mild and healthy raita preparation. It has a simple flavour of carom seeds and black pepper. Palak raita can be served with stuffed parathas, pulao etc. Do try this recipe as it is a
Recipe for winters
Healthy and quick raita recipe
Any raita recipe calls for yogurt: It should be fresh. It is important to whisk the yogurt very well. The consistency of Spinach raita is thick so use creamy and thick yogurt for best results.
Palak raita further calls for palak and seasoning: I have always loved the raitas which call for tempering. And this one does that! Spinach raita is tempered with carom seeds. And it really compliments and enhances the flavour of palak resulting in a delicious raita.
1. Take 1 cup well-whisked yogurt in a mixing bowl
2. Season yogurt with black salt and keep aside
3. Heat 1 tsp ghee
4. Add ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
5. Let them crackle
6. Add 1 cup chopped spinach
7. Sauté on low flame till the water of spinach dries
8. Add salt to taste and ¼ tsp black pepper powder. Mix well
9.Add sautéed spinach to yogurt
10. Mix well
11. Garnish with little Kashmiri red chili powder
12. Bon Appétit: Serve palak raita with matar pulao and masala papad
PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 05 minutes
TOTAL TIME 15 minutes
For Garnish:
1. Take 1 cup well whisked yogurt in a mixing bowl
2. Season yogurt with black salt and keep aside
3. Heat 1 tsp ghee
4. Add ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
5. Let it crackle
6. Add 1 cup chopped spinach
7. Sauté on low flame with the water of spinach dries
8. Add salt to taste and ¼ tsp black pepper powder
9. Add sautéed spinach to yogurt
10. Mix well
11. Garnish with little kashmiri red chilli powder
12. Bon Appétit
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