Sunday, 29 November 2015

RAW SPINACH RAITA(Yogurt based side dish)




A very refreshing and flavorful recipe , a no cook one , easy and extremely delicious ...
Spinach and curds is always a very nutritious combo, making this raita a must-have. Traces of nuts and sugar make the spinach raita tastier, while the raw spinach is healthy and the fresh yogurt is soothing to the stomach.
I often make raitas and salads as side accompaniments along with the main dish at home.
This one is must eat once a week. This raita is both tasty and nutritious.
Raita is also a regular affair in our house where I whip this up whenever am short on time or prepare a heavy main dish. It goes well with spicy rice or flatbreads like pulao, paratha, naan etc.

There are many different variations for a raita, but the base thing is always yogurt.

Recipe:

 Ingredients :-

  • 200 Gm curd / dahi/ yogurt(should not be sour)
  • 1/2 cup fresh raw spinach leaves (washed and very finely cut)
  • Chopped nuts (Almonds , cashew, pistachio - 1tbsp each)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional - I have added)
  • 1 tsp black salt / kala namak
  • 7-8 soft dates /khajur (deseed them and chop )
 

Method:-
  • Beat the curd to get a smooth thick consistency , add spinach , nuts , dates , salt and sugar . 
  • Mix well and its done .
  • Serve chilled.

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