Spinach Yogurt Raita

Name: Spinach Yogurt Raita
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted and ground; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, roasted and ground; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional); kosher salt, to taste; 10 ounces spinach, steamed and chopped; 1/3 cup cucumber, peeled and grated; 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup walnuts, roasted and chopped; 2 tablespoons nuts (macadamias, almonds, pine nuts, cashews); paprika, to taste

Submitted by Cinnamon Turtle

"Yogurt, spinach, spices, and nuts blend into a refreshing salad course. Easy and delicious. Perfect with any Indian meal."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups plain yogurt
¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, roasted and ground
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
kosher salt, to taste
10 ounces spinach, steamed and chopped
¹⁄₃ cup cucumber, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup currants
¹⁄₄ cup walnuts, roasted and chopped
2 tablespoons nuts (macadamias, almonds, pine nuts, cashews)
paprika, to taste

directions

Put the yogurt and sour cream in a mixing bowl and mix until throughly blended. Add the cumin, cilantro, and, if desired, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Fold in the spinach and any or all the other ingredients, except the paprika, into the yogurt mixture. If desired, sprinkle with paprika, and serve.