Bathua Chenopodium Greens

🌿 Bathua (Chenopodium Greens) - Desi, Farm-Fresh & Seasonal

Bathua, also known as Chenopodium Greens (Chenopodium album), is a treasured winter green in North Indian kitchens, valued for its earthy flavor, natural warmth, and deep-rooted connection to traditional desi diets. At Sanesa Yourganic, we harvest Bathua primarily from our own organic farm and, on a best-effort basis, offer only the native desi variety, just as it has been grown and consumed for generations. 🌱

📖 What Is Special About Bathua?

Bathua is more than a leafy vegetable - it is a seasonal ritual. Appearing naturally during winter months, this humble green thrives without chemical intervention and has historically been part of crop rotations alongside wheat and mustard.

The desi Bathua variety is easily recognizable by:

• 🌿 Softer leaves
• 🌫️ Slightly grey-green hue
• 🍲 Distinctive aroma that intensifies when cooked

Traditionally used in Bathua saag, parathas, raitas, and mixed winter greens, Bathua brings a mildly nutty, spinach-like taste with a pleasant bitterness that balances rich Indian meals. In folk wisdom, Bathua is regarded as a cleansing green, often consumed during winter to support digestion and seasonal balance.

By sourcing Bathua largely from our own fields, we ensure seed purity, harvest timing, and freshness, delivering greens that are tender, flavorful, and true to their native character.

📊 Bathua Profile

💪 Health Highlights

Bathua is considered a winter superfood with multiple nutritional benefits:

• 🌾 Dietary Fiber: Supports gut regularity
• 💚 Iron (plant-based): Traditionally part of iron-rich winter diets
• 🦴 Calcium & Magnesium: Supports bone health
• 🍃 Chlorophyll-rich Greens: Traditionally used for seasonal detox
• 🔋 Low-calorie Leafy Green: Suitable for light, balanced meals
• 🛡️ Antioxidants & Vitamin A: Support immunity and eye health

🌍 Sustainability & Service Promise

• 100% organically grown, without chemical sprays
• Mostly farm-grown, ensuring traceability & freshness
• Native desi seeds preserved wherever possible
• Harvested close to dispatch for minimal storage time

⚠️ Consumption Note

Bathua should be washed thoroughly and always cooked before consumption, as it tends to grow like a weed. Best enjoyed in moderation as part of a varied seasonal diet.

📌 Fun / Cultural Fact

In many North Indian homes, the arrival of Bathua marks the true beginning of winter saag season, often cooked together with spinach, mustard, and fenugreek in ancestral recipes passed down through generations.