Bathua Greens
Bathua Greens
🥘 Ingredients
- 500g Bathua leaves
- 1 Potato (cubed)
- Garlic
- Green Chilies
- Mustard Oil
👩🍳 Cooking Instructions
Boil bathua and mash it (for Jhor) or stir fry with potatoes (Bhujia).
For Bhujia: Heat oil, add cumin/chilies.
Add potatoes, fry till half done.
Add chopped Bathua and cook till dry.
💡 Cultural Significance
Available only in winter, it is known for keeping the body warm.
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