Spinach Curd Curry (Palak Dahi Curry)

Name: Spinach Curd Curry (Palak Dahi Curry)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach (palak), washed & chopped; 1 cup curd (slightly sour works best); 1 small onion (optional), finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 green chili (optional); 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 –2 tbsp oil; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste; as needed Water

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Bengaluru

Spinach Curd Curry (Palak Dahi Curry) s a light, comforting Indian dish made by gently cooking fresh spinach and combining it with smooth, slightly tangy curd (yogurt). The curry is delicately spiced with simple tempering like mustard seeds, cumin, and garlic, allowing the natural earthy flavor of spinach and the cooling richness of curd to stand out.

It has a creamy yet refreshing taste, with a mild tanginess and soft texture that pairs perfectly with rice or roti. Unlike heavy gravies, this dish is easy on the stomach, nutritious, and ideal for everyday meals—especially when you want something quick, healthy, and soothing.

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Ingredients

20 mins

2 people

1 bunchspinach (palak), washed & chopped
1 cupcurd (slightly sour works best)
1small onion (optional), finely chopped
2garlic cloves, chopped
1green chili (optional)
1/2 tspmustard seeds
1/2 tspcumin seeds
1–2 tbsp oil
1/4 tspturmeric powder
Salt to taste
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Steps

20 mins

1

Heat oil → add mustard seeds + cumin seeds
Once they splutter, add garlic, chili, onion
Sauté till soft
Add chopped spinach + turmeric + salt
Cook till spinach wilts (5–7 mins)
2

Whisk curd well (important to avoid curdling)
Add a little water to thin it slightly
3

Lower the flame completely
Add curd slowly while stirring continuously
Do not boil on high heat (it may split)
4

Cook on low flame for 2–3 mins
Adjust salt and consistency