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Home » Meal Type » Vegetarian Appetizers » Bathua Ka Raita: Delicious Yogurt Recipe

Bathua Ka Raita: Delicious Yogurt Recipe

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Bathua ka Raita a popular and delicious variant of Raita. Raita is a yogurt-based accompaniment for any meal in Indian cuisine. It could be an elaborate meal like thali, everyday meal or any rice dish like pulao or biryani; Raita will always make its appearance on the side.  Bathua Ka Raita, is a creamy, refreshing, winter favorite that is easy and quick to make.

Bathua Ka Raita served in an artisan clay bowl

Bathua Ka Raita, made with leafy green Bathua is a delicious and healthy recipe that is relished during winter time in India especially in northern parts of India. In my mom’s kitchen, a meal would be incomplete during winters until accompanied with bathua ka raita. As a kid, I have relished and enjoyed it almost for every winter meal. There is no greater pleasure than a bowl of Bathua ka raita served along with piping hot bajra or makka ki roti on a cold sunny winter day.

What is Bathua?

Scientific or botanical name for Bathua leaves is Chenopodium Album, however it is known by many other names like White Goosefoot, Goosefoot, allgood, Pigweed, Lamb’s-quarters, Wild Spinach. Also, it has several names in Hindi like Cheel Bhaji, Chill Bhaji and Bettusag.

Health Benifits of Bathua used in Bathua ka Raita

Bathua green is rich in nutrients and available for a very short period of time in winters. It is known as one of the most nutritious leafy green loaded with fibers, amino acids, rich in micronutrients like Vit. A, C, B6 and is very low in calories. It is known to beneficial in digestion related problems.

Recently, it has started showing up at some location in USA. Luckily, my local Indian store started carrying it after I made a request. So, I am making sure to make most out of it by include them as much as possible in my meals. I do make many different recipes using Bathua, but Bathua ka raita and bathua ka paratha are my two favorite ways to enjoy this seasonal green.

Bathua Ka Raita served in an artisan clay bowl; shown with spices

Tips and Tricks for Bathua Ka Raita Recipe

  1. Very first step is to sort the leaves from the stems and wash them thoroughly. This process is bit time consuming but the end result is far rewarding.
  2. Then a quick steam followed by an ice water bath. If you want you can also blanch the leaves but I personally prefer steaming over blanching. Steaming maintains more of nutrition than blanching.
  3. Ice water bath helps stop the cooking process and When steamed leaves no longer feel warm to touch, squeeze them well
  4. I prefer hand pound the squeezed steamed leaves in mortar and pestle. Some like to puree it in blender. It only takes 2 minutes to hand pound compared to making puree in blender but hand pounding enhances the flavors.
  5. Finish it with a tempering (tadka) of hing and cumin seeds, Bathua ka raita is incomplete without this tadka. Don’t skip it.
Ingredients for bathua ka raita

Enjoy this simple raita like, Bathua Ka Raita can make your meals filling and wholesome!

Bathua Ka Raita served in an artisan clay bowl
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Bathua Ka Raita: Delicious Yogurt Recipe

Bathua ka Raita a popular and delicious variantof Raita. Raita is a yogurt-based accompaniment for any meal in Indian cuisine.It could be an elaborate meal like thali, everyday meal or any rice dish like pulaoor biryani; Raita will always make its appearance on theside.  Bathua Ka Raita, is a creamy, refreshing, winter favorite that is easyand quick to make.
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Condiments, Entree, Everyday Recipe, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian
Keyword: Bathua ka Raita, Bathua Raita, cucumber raita
Servings: 4
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Rupali Agarwal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mortar and Pastel
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Produce:

  • 150 g Bathua Chenopodium – leaves of 1 bunch
  • 1 cup Water

Dairy:

  • 2 cup Yogurt Dahi

Oil and Spices-

  • 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder Bhuna Jeera
  • 1/2 tsp Black rock salt Kala Namak
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder Laal Mirch Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Kali Mirch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Namak: – adjust to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Asafetida
  • 1 tsp Clarified butter Ghee- 1 teaspoon
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Clean Bathua leaves from the stems and wash multiple times with clean water.
    Cleaned Bathua in a bowl right next to fresh bathu bunch
  • Add 1 cup water in Instant Pot inner pot, then place a steamer basket and arrange clean Bathua leaves in steamer basket evenly.
  • Close the lid, press the pressure cook or manual mode and pressure cook for ‘0’ minute.
    IP settings for steaming bathua leaves
  • As soon as Instant Pot comes to full pressure and it beeps, quickly release all the pressure manually using a wooden spoon.
    Steamed Bathua in IP
  • Carefully, remove steamer basket from the pressure cooker and place it in an ice-cold water.
    Putting steamer basket with bathua leaves in ice bowl
  • Once Bathua leaves are cold enough to handle, squeeze out all the water from the leaves.
  • Then hand pound the squeezed bathua leaves into a paste using a mortar and pestle and keep it aside.
  • Take yogurt in a bowl and whisk it well with a whisker.
    greek yogurt being whisked in a clay bowl
  • Add pounded bathua paste to whisked yogurt and stir well.
    Pounded bathua being added to whisked yogurt to make bathua raita
  • Add salt, roasted cumin powder, black salt, black pepper and mix well.
    spices being added to bathua raita
  • Now prepare tempering, heat ghee in a small pan and add hing, cumin seeds and when cumin seeds start crackling switch off the heat and then add red chili powder.
  • Pour this tadka/tempering over the prepared Raita.
  • Mix and serve chilled.
    Bathua raita ready to be served after mixing the tampering

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Nutrition Facts
Bathua Ka Raita: Delicious Yogurt Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 528mg23%
Potassium 408mg12%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 3679IU74%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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