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Spinach Raita Or Palak Raita 

08/10/2017 by Sujata Roy 28 Comments

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Spinach raita or palak raita.

A very easy yet delicious side dish. Goes well with stuffed paratha, biryani or pulao.
This raita is made of curd, spinach and some spices. 

You can get one more raita recipe here. 

Curd is an excellent source of protein and has very high levels of calcium so it prevent osteoporosis and also helps to strengthen the bones and teeth.

Curd is very good for digestive system too. 

I remember that I encouraged my son to eat spinach by giving the example of Popeye 😂

No mere vegetable ever gained the fame that spinach did in the 1960s through the cartoon character Popeye. Often in vain, parents encouraged their children to eat their spinach so they would grow up to be big and strong.

There’s actually some truth to that…

Health Benefits of Spinach

Low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is high in niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese. In other word, it’s loaded with good things for every part of your body!
Abundant flavonoids in spinach act as antioxidants to keep cholesterol from oxidizing and protect your body from free radicals, particularly in the colon. The folate in spinach is good for your healthy cardiovascular system, and magnesium helps lower high blood pressure. Studies also have shown that spinach helps maintain your vigorous brain function, memory and mental clarity.

Source 

Got the recipe idea from my daughter Suchismita who blog at https://theretrospectiveprocrastinator.wordpress.com.

Its her favourite raita.

Our this week’s #Foodiemondaybloghop theme is #leafygreen.

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My contribution is this easy yet delicious spinach raita.

Yes no fuss simple and super easy but yummy dish. 

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Recipe 


Spinach or palak – 1&1/2 cup, roughly chopped

Curd – 1 cup

Rock salt to taste

Black pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Roasted cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Sugar to taste

Oil – 1 teaspoon

Rai or mustard seeds – 1/4 teaspoon

Cumin seeds – 1/4 teaspoon

Dry red chilli – 1

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Method 


Wash the spinach well. Chop roughly. Boil or microwave on high power for 4 minutes with 2 tablespoon water.
Immediately rinse the spinach with cold water to retain the colour.

Crush the spinach with your hand or a spoon.
Whisk the curd with rock salt, black pepper powder, sugar and roasted cumin powder. If you don’t have rock salt you can use any salt. 

Add boiled and crushed spinach in it. Mix well.
Heat oil in a pan. Add rai or mustard seeds. When it splutter add cumin seeds and dry red chilli. Let the cumin seeds splutter. Remove from heat.

Pour it over the raita.
Garnish with cilantro.

Serve immediately or keep it in refrigerator and serve chilled. 

Serve with stuffed paratha, puri, biryani or pulao.

Enjoy chilled, delicious and healthy spinach raita.
I would love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in comment. 

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Filed Under: Condiments, Gluten Free, Healthy Food, Satvik Food Recipes, Traditional Food, Vegetarian Tagged With: cumin. Black pepper, curd, delicious, dinner, easy cooking, healthy, lunch, palak raita, Raita, side dish, spinach raita, yogurt

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Comments

  1. Ankita Dash says

    08/10/2017 at 9:10 PM

    Interesting recipe

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 2:42 AM

      Thank you so much Ankita 😍 😍

      Reply
  2. Aruna says

    09/10/2017 at 12:08 AM

    Sometimes, the simplest of recipes can elevate. A meal and this is one such recipe. In the Mumbai heat, Raitas are so essential. 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 2:42 AM

      Thanks a lot Aruna dear 😍 😍

      Reply
  3. poonampagar says

    09/10/2017 at 3:20 AM

    Never tried spinach in raita di..thanks for this share

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 4:00 AM

      Thank you so much Poonam 😍 😍

      Reply
  4. mistimaan says

    09/10/2017 at 6:01 AM

    Loved your awesome recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 7:11 AM

      Thank you so much 😊😊

      Reply
  5. Ruchisvegkitchen says

    09/10/2017 at 10:42 AM

    Loved the lovely recipe.. Great share

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks a lot Ruchi 😍 😍

      Reply
      • Ruchisvegkitchen says

        09/10/2017 at 10:52 AM

        😍😍😍

        Reply
  6. Ranjit Sengupta says

    09/10/2017 at 11:03 AM

    Rata with spinach leaves must be a tasty treat an unique experiment

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 11:56 AM

      Thanks a lot dada 😊😊

      Reply
  7. firsttimercook says

    09/10/2017 at 12:50 PM

    Raita made up of spinach !!! Hats off di 👏👏

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      09/10/2017 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks a lot dear 😍 😍

      Reply
  8. Batter Up With Sujata says

    09/10/2017 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks a lot Amrita 😍 😍

    Reply
  9. Anshu Agarwal says

    09/10/2017 at 10:36 PM

    This sounds so delicious..Never heard of Spinach Raita..Loved it !!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/10/2017 at 2:58 AM

      Thank you so much Anshu 😍 😍

      Reply
  10. The Girl Next Door says

    10/10/2017 at 3:27 AM

    I’ve never had raita with spinach in it! Very interesting! 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/10/2017 at 3:32 AM

      Thanks a lot dear 😍 😍

      Reply
  11. Mayuri Patel says

    10/10/2017 at 8:25 PM

    Innovative recipe Sujata, never tried spinach in a raita.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/10/2017 at 11:41 PM

      Thank you so much Mayuri. Do try, I am sure you will love the taste if you like spinach 😍😍

      Reply
  12. Veena Krishnakumar says

    14/10/2017 at 12:21 PM

    Ahha…what a lovely raita. Delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      14/10/2017 at 12:26 PM

      Thank you so much Veena 😍 😍

      Reply
  13. preethip says

    22/10/2017 at 4:55 AM

    I love spinach raita anytime.Healthy share.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      22/10/2017 at 6:17 AM

      Thanks a bunch Preethi 😊 😊

      Reply

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I am Sujata Roy. A homemaker, a blogger, a passionate cook, a recipe developer, a home baker, and lastly a foodie.

Experimenting in the kitchen is what I love and enjoy doing the most. Specially experimenting with vegetarian dishes and egg-less cakes and cookies is what interests me more.

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