Bathua Raita | Chenopodium Yogurt Dip
Bathua Raita: Delicious and refreshing North Indian Chenopodium Yogurt Dip, made with fresh bathua greens. Enjoy it alongside traditional Indian dishes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain thick yogurt , homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups bathua leaves , about ½ cup blanched and pureed Bathua leaves
- 1 green chili ,optional
- ⅛ inch ginger , grated (about ¼ teaspoon)
- 1 clove garlic , optional
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon powdered sugar , optional
For Tadka (Tempering)
- 2 teaspoon ghee
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 dry red chili
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
- Blanch the Bathua leaves in boiling water for a couple of minutes until tender. Drain and transfer the leaves immediately in a bowl of cold water, to stop further cooking.
- To a blender, add gently squeeze bathua leaves, green chili (optional), ginger, and garlic (optional), and blend until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
- Add the pureed Bathua leaves, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and sugar (optional) to the yogurt. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- In a small pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
- Add the dry red chili and asafoetida to the pan. Fry for a few seconds until the spices release their aroma.
- Pour the tadka (tempering) over the prepared raita and mix gently.
- Your Bathua Raita is ready to serve. You can garnish it with fresh coriander leaves or a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder if desired.
- Enjoy your Bathua Raita as a refreshing side dish with your meals!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bathua Raita | Chenopodium Yogurt Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
247
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
1440
mg
63
%
Potassium
577
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
1214
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
388
mg
39
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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KEYWORD
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