How long does Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?

200 grams Palak (Spinach), 400 grams Curd, 3 grams Green Chilli, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 0.5 grams Black Salt, 0.5 grams Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?

About 89 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)

Name: Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 200 grams Palak (Spinach), Finely Chopped; 3 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 400 grams Curd, Whisked; 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder; 0.5 grams Black Salt; 0.5 grams Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as palak ka raita · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Jain Gluten-free

Palak raita is spinach cooked in a cumin tadka and mixed into curd with roasted cumin, black salt and pepper. Mild side for roti or pulao, serves 4, 25 min.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Palak (Spinach), Finely Chopped200 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3 grams
Oil1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Curd, Whisked400 grams
Roasted Jeera Powder1.5 grams
Black Salt0.5 grams
Black Pepper Powder0.5 grams
Salt½ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	89kcal	356kcal
Protein	4.7g	19g
Carbohydrate	7.4g	30g
Fat	5.1g	20g
Fibre	1.3g	5.2g
Sugar	5g	20g

Cookd masalas for palak (spinach)

Method

1
Cut off the thick spinach stems. Wash the leaves well two times and drain. Chop the spinach finely and chop the green chilli.
Palak (Spinach)Green Chilli
2
Heat the oil in a pan on medium flame. Add the cumin and let it splutter for 20 seconds. Add the green chilli and spinach, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts and the water dries.
OilCumin
3
Move the spinach to a plate and let it cool for 10 minutes.
4
Whisk the curd in a bowl until smooth. Add the cooled spinach, roasted cumin powder, black salt, black pepper powder and salt. Mix well and serve cold with roti, paratha or pulao.
CurdRoasted Jeera PowderBlack SaltBlack Pepper PowderSalt

Before you start

How long does Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palak Raita (Spinach Raita) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?: 200 grams Palak (Spinach), 400 grams Curd, 3 grams Green Chilli, 1.5 grams Roasted Jeera Powder, 0.5 grams Black Salt, 0.5 grams Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palak Raita (Spinach Raita)?: About 89 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.