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    Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)

    Aug 3, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Spinach or Palak Ka Raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd), cooked spinach, and some spices. It can be served with Vegetable Pulao, Veg Biryani, or eaten as it is. Low Carb and Kids friendly.

    palak raita served in a bowl with tempering on the top

    I had never heard of or tasted spinach raita until I had it for the first time at my friend Rekha's place. She is a great cook and has inspired me to try many healthy recipes.

    If you are making this for your kid, you can saute and puree the spinach and then add it to yogurt. They will love the green color and will not realize there is some spinach in that.

    We love Spinach at home, I usually make Palak Paratha, Spinach Rice, or creamy spinach pasta at home. If you are looking for more such easy spinach recipes do check Palak Recipes List from my blog.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Palak Raita at home
    • What can we serve with Spinach Raita?
    • Tips & Variations
    • More Spinach Recipes
    • More Raita Recipes
    • Palak Raita Recipe

    Ingredients

    spinach raita ingredients
    • Yogurt (curd):ย Use homemade or store-bought full-fat plain yogurt (a.k.a curd or dahi in India) for this raita. You can also use low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt if thatโ€™s what you have.
    • Spinach:ย I used organic baby spinach and finely chopped them.
    • Spices:ย I usedย cumin seeds, roasted cumin (jeera) powder,ย salt, black salt, and pepper.
    • Tempering: I used mustard seeds, dried red chili, and curry leaves.

    How to Make Palak Raita at home

    Firstly, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a Kadai. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

    Add chopped spinach, salt, and saute for 2-3 minutes till the spinach leaves are wilt or cooked well. Cool the mixture, and then before adding it to the yogurt.

    Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add sautรฉed spinach mixture to the yogurt.

    step to saute spinach with cumin collage

    Then add the spices like roasted cumin powder, black salt, pepper, and salt. Mix well. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices is enough.

    step to add sautรฉed mixture to yogurt collage

    Prepare the tempering, Heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds, red chilies, and curry leaves, and let them crackle for a few seconds, this step is optional.

    Pour the tempering over the palak ka raita. Palak Raita is ready, Serve chilled.

    spinach raita served in a bowl with tempering on the top

    What can we serve with Spinach Raita?

    You can serve Indian flatbreads or parathas, curries, or lentils. This healthy palak raita also goes well with Biryanis and Pulao. They taste divine together.

    Tips & Variations

    • Adding milk to the yogurt prevents it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt, then skip it.
    • Make sure to saute or steam spinach, because raw spinach doesnโ€™t taste great with this raita. You can also saute green chilies with spinach. Grated carrots can also be added to this spinach raita.
    • You can also add finely chopped mint (pudina) or coriander leaves.
    • If the palak raita becomes too thick, add more milk.
    • To make this easy palak ka raita recipe Keto-friendly, use Greek Yogurt.

    More Spinach Recipes

    • Palak Biryani
    • Palak Paneer
    • Spinach Dal
    • Creamed Spinach
    • Palak Poori
    • Spinach Tofu Curry

    More Raita Recipes

    • Lauki Raita
    • Ash Gourd Raita
    • Makhana Raita
    • Beetroot Raita
    • Broccoli Raita
    • Avocado Raita

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    spinach raita served in a bowl with tempering on the top

    Palak Raita Recipe

    Bhavana Patil
    Palak or Spinach Raita is an easy and healthy raita recipe made with yogurt (curd),ย cooked spinach and some spices
    5 from 7 votes
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 167
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 15 minutes minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups yogurt (curd)
    • 2 cups palak (spinach) finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
    • ยฝ teaspoon roasted cumin (jeera) powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon black salt
    • ยผ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oil

    Tempering:

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 1 dry red chilli
    • ยฝ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • few curry leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Firstly, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a Kadai. Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
    • Add chopped spinach, salt, and saute for 2-3 minutes till the spinach leaves are wilt or cooked well. Cool the mixture and then before adding to the yogurt.
    • Whisk the yogurt or curd in a large mixing bowl. Add sautรฉed spinach mixture to the yogurt.
      step to saute spinach with cumin collage
    • Then add the spices like roasted cumin powder, black salt, pepper, and salt. Mix well. Taste at this stage to make sure the amount of salt and spices is enough.
      step to add sautรฉed mixture to yogurt collage
    • Prepare the tempering, Heat 1 teaspoon of oil, once hot add mustard seeds, red chilies, and curry leaves, let them crackle for a few seconds, this step is optional.
    • Pour the tempering over theย palak ka raita. Palak Raita is ready, Serve chilled.
      spinach raita served in a bowl with tempering on the top

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    1. Adding milk to the yogurt helps it from turning sour. If you are using fresh yogurt then skip it.
    2. Make sure to saute or steam spinach, because raw spinach doesnโ€™t taste great with this raita. You can also saute green chilies with spinach. Grated carrots can also be added to this spinach raita.
    3. You can also add finely chopped mint (pudina) or coriander leaves.
    4. If the palak raita becomes too thick add more milk.
    5. To make this easy palak ka raita recipe Keto-friendly, use Greek Yogurt.
    ย 
    Note:ย Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 371mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1654IUVitamin C: 86.2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.2mg
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