Spinach Raita is yet another tasty way to prepare the ever popular green vegetable. Spinach is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Magnesium. It also contains several vital Antioxidants and Folic Acid. Try this Spinach and Yogurt combo with rice or chapattis. It’s a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients:
Spinach - 4 cups, chopped
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 3 cloves, finely chopped
Green Chili - 1 or to taste, finely chopped
Mint Leaves - handful, chopped
Yogurt - 2 cups, well beaten
Salt - to taste
Method:
- Heat Oil in a medium pan on medium heat.
- Once Oil is hot, add Mustard and Cumin Seeds. Let them sizzle and pop.
- Add Garlic and Green Chilies and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Mint Leaves and stir.
- Add Spinach and Mix, Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove cover and increase heat. Continue to cook Spinach until the liquid dries up.
- Remove Spinach from stove and allow it to cool.
- Add Spinach and Salt to the Yogurt, mix well and chill.
- Serves 4
Tip: If Mint Leaves are not available, substitute with Cilantro - 5 sprigs, chopped.
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October 7th, 2007 at 2:37 am
Thank you for sharing!
April 2nd, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I prepared spinach raitha today. It was AMAZING!! Quick, healthy and tasty! I really loved it. We prepare something similar - called majjige huli (like kadi… but involves some grinding, etc) but this raitha is really simple.
I ate just the raitha :->) It is that good. Thanks a lot.
June 19th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I prepared this raita today, had it with rotis and it tasted yum
Thanks a lot for the recipe