Palak Raita.

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 11
Healthy and Refreshing Palak Raita recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 kg yoghurt
3/4 cup pureed spinach
1 medium onion , chopped
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dill , chopped
salt
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 green chili
2 garlic cloves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
168
Sugar
9g
Fat
11g
Palak Raita is a mouth-watering dish hailing from North India. It is a part of the typical North Indian meal, which is incomplete without yogurt or raita. This yoghurt-based dish has an earthy flavor of Spinach, a natural coolant, and digestive, that keeps our body systems clean. It's consumed as a side dish to rice, lentils, or vegetables, providing an excellent nutritional value to the whole meal. It's easy to make and can be whipped up quickly, perfect for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk the yoghurt till smooth and add pureed spinach to it.
2.Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and let them splutter. Now add chopped onions and garlic cloves, sauté for 2-3 minutes till onion gets tender then add green chilies, red chili powder, and mix.
3.Add this mixture to the yogurt and spinach mixture. Season with salt and mix well.
4.Finally, add chopped dill and mix well.
5.Refrigerate it for 1-2 hours. Palak Raita is ready to serve.

PROS

This mildly spiced raita is a perfect match with the spicy Indian curries.
Palak Raita is rich in nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins C, K, and A.
It’s an excellent source of protein, which helps build muscles, and spinach in it maintains blood pressure and keeps you hydrated.

CONS

Not suitable for someone who’s lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Palak Raita is an excellent source of protein, calcium, and minerals that are essential for the body’s optimum functioning. Spinach is also a storehouse of antioxidants, high in fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Mixing it with creamy yoghurt makes it an excellent probiotic without any side effects.

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