Swad Ka Safarnama: If there is spicy greens of Bathua and hot roti together, then the body and mind get satisfied. Raita of Bathue fills the heart and mind with enthusiasm. This is such a greens which is very beneficial for the body. It contains rich vitamins which protect the body from diseases. One specialty of this greens is that it also keeps the blood clean. The history of this greens is thousands of years old and its origin is considered in many areas.

Many dishes are made from Bathua

Bathua (Lamb’s Quarters/White Goosefoot) is a winter vegetable. Whenever winter season comes in India, along with it comes spring of greens. In this season, apart from spinach, gram, mustard, fenugreek, kulfa, greens of bathua are also produced in abundance. The specialty of all these greens is that they can be made pure or cooked with pulses, potatoes and other vegetables. Moreover, vegetables and meat or chicken greens will also make your mouth water. All the greens are excellent in taste and rich in properties. Since the origin of this greens is in many areas together, hence its use is also different.

In India, greens or raita of Bathua is made, while in other countries it is also used in salads, smoothies and juices. As a variety this greens can be steamed, sautéed (special dishes), curries or added to soups. Actually the taste of Bathua is different from other greens, with a slight salt flavor. That’s why many dishes are made of it.

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believed to be native to Asia and Europe

Bathua is believed to be native to Asia and Europe and has been growing there since prehistoric times. History tells that earlier it grew as a weed and was eaten by animals only, but when man tasted it and liked its taste, he started cultivating it. For thousands of years, it is being grown in many countries of Asia including India, China, South Africa, Australia and America. It is cultivated in different ways, it is mainly grown in agricultural and horticultural crops, nurseries and pastures. It is described in the ancient Ayurvedic book of India ‘Charak Samhita’. In the scripture it has been called ‘Vastuk’ and information has been given that this greens is destroyer of tridoshas and keeps the stomach clean.

Renowned Ayurveda expert Acharya Balkishan Bathue, who has done extensive research on Indian herbs, fruits and vegetables, also considers Bathue to be a medicine. They say that its consumption is beneficial in many diseases. It is an important and healthy vegetable. The leaves of this plant are antiscorbutic and antidiuretic. This is the only greens, in which many types of salts and alkalis are found, due to which it is also beneficial for stomach diseases.

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Some special vitamins and minerals in it

If food experts are to be believed, the characteristics of Bathua are not found in any other greens. Encyclopedia Britannica says that Bathua is a good source of Vitamin A and Iron. According to well-known dietician Dr. Anita Lamba, Bathua’s greens are different from other greens in terms of taste. Actually this taste is made from the special vitamins and minerals found in it. Because of this, it keeps on cleaning the blood of the body continuously. Since there is a lot of digestible fiber in it, due to this the digestive system remains healthy and there is no problem of constipation. Due to this, this greens also keeps away from the problem of piles.

Vitamin C is also present in sufficient quantity in this greens. This vitamin also acts as an anti-inflammatory (relieving swelling and pain) and antioxidant in the body. It also keeps the toxicity produced in the body low. Due to this, the liver remains healthy. It has been found in the research that the leaves of the Bathua plant help in reducing the blood sugar level. The minerals found in it can provide relief from bad breath, bleeding gums, sensitive teeth and other problems. Bathua is not known to have any side effects when consumed in moderate amounts. If this greens is eaten in excess, it can upset the stomach. The problem of loosemotion can arise. People suffering from allergies should avoid its use.

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