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!
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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.
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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
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November 17th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
is it ok to make it without mint?
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hetal Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Yes, you can leave out the mint.
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May 14th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Hi,
This raita is a super hit in my family. Thanks a lot for showing it. It resembles the “bathhuye ka raita” which my Mom prepares in India. Bathhua is a green leafy vegetable which grows wild in north and west India. We usually get it in winters and ate it along with Aloo ke paranthhe
I used to crave for it but now you have given me its substitute. I just love the colour, taste and nutrition all packed in one simple dish.
A big “green and white” thanks to you.
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October 29th, 2010 at 7:55 am
thanx u very much for all recipe.
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November 11th, 2010 at 5:13 am
hi,
Thank u so much for ur delicious recipes.I like u both very much.
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February 1st, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Hi,
Raita was too good !!
Tried it with makki ki roti…
Yaar aap dono ki wajah se .. cooking has become a fun .. jo boring ho gayi thi kucch time pahle …
Love to see you guys cook !! Keep it up…
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February 1st, 2011 at 8:53 pm
The best part about your recipes are ..
1) Less use of oil
2) All the ingredients are available at home.(mostly)
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April 6th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
hey hi hetal n anuja
I would like to share pineapple raita recipe with you.you can try this yummy recipe
you need 1 canned crushed pineapple,11/2 cup yogurt,1/4 tspn black salt,4-5 tspn sugar,1/2 tspn pepper,salt to taste.you just have to mix the ingredients on time.
this is fast n very easy recipe.
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anuja Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Hi Soniya,
That sounds delicious!
Thanks for sharing
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October 20th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Hi, is it ok to blend the spinach etc once done in a mixie and then add to the curd, i’m very doubtful, my daughter would eat the strands of spinach coming in her mouth, any other suggestions for solving this problem; most welcome…
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hetal Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Hi Parul,
Absolutely! Your raita will be a nice shade of green instead of white with green strands, but equally delicious
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