Healthy raita prepared by mixing whisked yogurt with seasoned spinach and adding a delicious crunch to it by serving it with boondi.
Ingredients1 cup shredded spinach
3/4 cup boondi
2 cups whisked yogurt (chilled)
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon green chilli paste
1/4 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon black salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
Method* Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Add asafoetida, green chilli and ginger paste.
* Sauté for few seconds and add shredded spinach. Sauté for about 30 seconds or till it gets slightly wilted.
* Do not overcook the spinach as it will lose its beautiful green colour and nutrients if overcooked. Keep it aside and let it cool to room temperature.
* Once cooled, grind it into a smooth paste in an electric grinder.
* Combine the whisked yogurt, spinach puree, black salt and cumin powder in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water and mix well. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve.
* Just before serving, add boondi and mix well. Adding boondi just before serving, keeps it crunchy.