Spinach Yoghurt Salad/ Palak Curd Salad

Spinach Yoghurt Salad/ Palak Curd Salad

Serves 4 to 6

• 3tablespoons olive oil
• 1tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 4pieces garlic, pressed
• 2teaspoons cumin
• 1Medium onion, diced
• 3cups very finely chopped fresh spinach
• 1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1teaspoon salt
• 3/4cups low fat Greek yogurt

Spinach Yoghurt Salad/ Palak Curd Salad with Greengram Patties

1. Heat the oil on medium heat for about 1 minute and add the ginger and the garlic and saute lightly for a minute until begining to turn fragrant and pale golden.
2. In a small skillet add the cumin and heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Place in a mortar and pestle and coarsely bruise the cumin.
3. Add in the spinach and cook for 3 minutes until the spinach wilts
4. Mix in the black pepper and the salt and mix well
5. Beat the yogurt and add to the spinach, cook on low heat until the yogurt is warmed through, but do not bring to a boil.
6. Turn off the heat and let the spinach rest for 15 minutes before serving.