Spinach Raita (पालक रायेता)

Spinach (पालक) Raita

Ingredients

§         Curd (yogurt)           – 2 cups

§         Garlic                      – 1 clove

§         Spinach (पालक) paste – 4 tbsp

§         Black salt to taste

§         Salt to taste

§         Cumin (जीरा) powder    – ½ tsp

§         Black pepper powder   – ¼ tsp

  

Method

1.      Spinach Paste :

• Put a handful of spinach leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and then blanch it to retain its green color.
• Grind the blanched spinach to thick paste. Do not add water while grinding the blanched spinach leaves.

2.      Whisk the curd, so that you don’t have lumps in it.

3.      Add the spinach paste and garlic paste. Whisk to a smooth consistency.

4.      Finally add black salt, salt, cumin powder and black pepper powder. Mix well.

Serving

Serve chilled with food.

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