Palak Raita

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📝 Ingredients

  • Palak (spinach) – 1 cup, finely chopped
  • Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
  • Garlic – 3–4 cloves, finely chopped
  • Thick curd (dahi) – 1½ cups
  • Green chilli – 1, finely chopped (optional)
  • Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
  • Black salt – to taste
  • Salt – to taste
  • Red chilli powder – a pinch
  • Chaat masala – ¼ tsp (optional)
  • Sugar – a tiny pinch (optional)
  • Oil or ghee – 1½ tsp

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Sauté

  • Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
  • Add garlic, sauté till light golden.
  • Add onion and cook till soft and slightly pink.
  • Add green chilli (if using).
  • Add chopped palak and sauté 2–3 minutes till wilted and moisture dries.
  • Switch off flame and let it cool completely (important).

2️⃣ Prepare Curd

  • Whisk curd till smooth.
  • Add salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, and sugar.
  • Mix well.

3️⃣ Combine

  • Add cooled sautéed palak-onion mixture to curd.
  • Mix gently and adjust seasoning.

🍽️ Serving

  • Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature
  • Perfect with gatte ki sabji, dal bati, paratha, or pulao