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Paalak Raita, an Indian name for a cooked salad or dip called Spinach Raita. A raita is a condiment made especially in India using raw or cooked vegetables and dahi (curds/yoghurt), sometimes using fresh fruits or boondi which are small drops of fried chickpea flour. It is generally served with biryanis in restaurants.

The closest wors in Western culture for Raita can be a dip or cooked salad. As the core ingredient of a raita is curd, it has a cooling effect to contradict the spiciness of kebabs or tikkas or even biryanis. In south India a raita is called pachadi. Similarly in Maharashtra, it called koshimbir. A raita also consists of some aromat Indian spices like cumin powder, chaat masala etc. which only increases it’s flavour.

Now let’s discuss paalak or spinach. A leafy vegetables known for it’s innumerable health benefits and rich in antioxidants too, paalak is extremely nutritious for our health. Low in calories but packed with nutrients, spinach is becoming more and more prevalent on the salad bar. It’s versatility makes it easily adaptable in vegetable smoothies, or can be added to soups or a stir fry, or as a sauteed side dish! In short, Spinach is loaded with good things for every part of our body.