Ingredients

• Spinach - 250 gms, finely chopped
• Onions - 2, finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste - 20 gms
• White pepper powder - 5 gms
• Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped
• Black cumin seeds - 5 gms
• Oil - 4 tbsp
• Fresh dairy cream - 50 gms
• Salt to taste
• Grated ginger and green chillies to garnish.

How to Make Bottle Gourd Raita

• Boil spinach in slightly salted water for 5 minutes while keeping the vessel covered.
• Strain boiled spinach and wash in cold water and keep aside.
• Take oil in a pan, add black cumin seeds and onions.
• Add ginger-garlic paste after onions are transparent and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add boiled and cooled spinach, salt and white pepper powder and cook for 5-7 minutes.
• Add cream and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with grated ginger and green chillies and serve with naan or paranthas.