6 Bathua-Based Delicacies To Relish This Winter Season

By Devi Poojari

February 5, 2024

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Like spinach, mustard and fenugreek leaves, bathua is also a winter-special indigenous ingredient which is savoured in many home kitchens across India. Tap to see a list of delicious recipes that you can cook with these nutrition-packed leaves.

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BATHUA PARATHA

Sauté the bathua leaves with a few spices before stuffing into chapati dough and making delicious parathas for breakfast.

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BATHUA KA SAAG

Similar to the sarson ka saag, the garlic and mustard oil flavoured bathua saag is creamy and enjoyable alongside hot rotis or parathas.

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BATHUA RAITA

Combine creamy yoghurt and sauteed bathua leaves with roasted cumin and red chilli powder for a condiment that is perfect for your lunch or dinner meals.

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BATHUA PURI

Give a nutritional twist to regular puris with the addition of pureed bathua leaves, while relishing it with chhole, pyaaz and achaar on the side.

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BATHUA TIKKI

Craving hara bhara kebabs in the evening? Swap the spinach with bathua for crisp tikkis that can be served with green chutney and a hot cup of tea.

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BATHUA DAL

Due to being cooked in a similar way to spinach, fortify regular dal with the goodness of bathua leaves, for a wholesome side dish to your rice or roti.

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