Bathua Raita
Bathua Raita is a refreshing and nutritious side dish that holds a cherished place in North Indian cuisine, especially during the winter months. Made with Bathua leaves, a winter-special leafy green, this raita is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Bathua Leaves
- 1 and ½ Cups Thick Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp sugar
For Tadka
- 2 tablespoon Ghee/oil
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- 1 Dry red chili
Instructions
- Wash the Bathua leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Boil the leaves in water for about 5-7 minutes until they become tender.
- Drain the water and allow the leaves to cool. Once cooled, blend the leaves into a smooth puree.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Add the pureed Bathua leaves to the yogurt and mix well.
- You can prepare in advance and just before serving, prepare the tadka.
- Prepare the tadka by heating the tadka pan. Pour ghee or oil, along with cumin seeds, dry red chili, asafoetida and sliced garlic. Let it sizzle hot for 30 seconds.
- Pour the sizzling tadka over the yogurt and bathua mixture.
- Serve it right away.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.03gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 582mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg