Home grown Malbar spinach raita | Basale soppina sasive | How to make spinach raita | Spinach |Raita

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with a similar flavor profile.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh taste while being more widely available.

Wash spinach thoroughly under running water.

Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Transfer spinach to ice water to stop cooking; drain and chop finely.

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt and lemon juice; whisk until smooth.

Add chopped spinach to the yogurt mixture; stir to combine.

Finely chop green chili and garlic; add to the mixture.

Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Finely chop onion and cilantro; fold into the raita gently.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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