Spinach In Spicy Yoghurt (Palak Raita)
- 225 g spinach
- 1000 g plain yogurt, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Clean and wash spinach.
- Discard the stems.
- Steam over low heat until tender.
- Drain well and chop finely.
- Heat oil in a small pan.
- Fry mustard seeds until they start spluttering.
- Then add cumin, fenugreek and corriander seeds.
- Stir well.
- Fry until fenugreek (methi) seeds turn golden brown.
- Remove from heat.
- Add red chilli powder and salt.
- Cool slightly.
- Stir in yoghurt.
- Mix well.
- Add spinach.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Chill.
- Sprinkle little corriander powder on top.
- Serve chilled.
spinach, black mustard seeds, cumin, coriander seed, fenugreek seeds, red chili powder, salt, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-in-spicy-yoghurt-palak-raita-8973 (may not work)