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Bathua Raita
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Bathua (Parappu Keerai) Raita

Bathua Raita Recipe is easy, delicious raita side dish prepared with yoghurt and Parappu Keerai, a variety of local greens.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Hina Gujral

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of bathua leaves
  • 2 Cups of yogurt
  • 2 - 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds rai
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder

Instructions

  • To prepare the Bathua Raita, first wash the green leaves in water.
  • Boil enough water in a saucepan and once the water starts rapidly boiling, reduce the heat and add washed bathua leaves.
  • Blanch the leaves in warm water for less than 5 minutes. Drain the water and let leaves cool down little bit.
  • In Maharaja Hand Blender chopping jar add blanched greens, garlic, green chili along with one tablespoon of yogurt. Blend till the mixture turns into a coarse paste. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Whisk remaining yogurt, green paste along with salt, cumin powder and red chili powder using Maharaja Hand Blender. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Transfer raita to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat mustard oil in a small pan over medium heat, once the oil starts fuming add mustard seeds. As the seeds start crackling, turn off the heat. Pour this seasoning over the Bathua Raita.
  • Serve Bathua Raita at room temperature.

Notes

Equipment Used: Maharaja Whiteline Hand Blender (buy it here )