Spinach Curd Curry (Palak Dahi Curry)

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

Steps

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