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Bathua Raita

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A cooling yogurt-based side dish made with bathua (Chenopodium) leaves, popular in Punjab and Haryana. It has a slightly earthy, tangy flavor with a refreshing texture, often served alongside spicy main dishes to balance heat.

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Cultural Context

Traditionally eaten during winter when bathua is in season, often served with makki di roti (corn flatbread) and sarson ka saag (mustard greens curry) in Punjabi households.

Ingredients

1 cupbathua leaves(finely chopped)
2 cupsyogurt(whisked)
1 tspcumin powder(roasted)
1/2 tspblack salt
1 green chili(finely chopped)
2 tbspcoriander leaves(chopped)

Method

1. Blanch bathua leaves briefly. 2. Whisk yogurt until smooth. 3. Mix leaves, yogurt, and spices. 4. Temper with cumin seeds and garnish....

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Regional Variations

Rajasthan

Uses more red chili powder

Uttar Pradesh

Sometimes includes boiled potatoes

Dietary

VegetarianGluten-FreeHalaldairy

Sources

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Pushpesh Pant — India: The Cookbook

2010cookbook
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Tarla Dalal — Punjabi Khana

2004cookbook

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