How long does Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) take?

16 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 6 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?

150 grams Coriander Leaves, 6 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Garlic, 0.5 grams Kalonji, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?

About 50 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)

Name: Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 150 grams Coriander Leaves; 6 grams Green Chilli; 10 grams Garlic; ½ tsp Salt; 30 ml Water, For Grinding; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 0.5 grams Kalonji; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder

16 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 6 min

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Also known as dhone pata bata · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

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Dhonepata bata is a Bengali coriander leaf paste ground with green chilli and garlic, cooked in mustard oil with kalonji. Medium-spicy side for rice, serves.

Low calorie

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Coriander Leaves150 grams
Green Chilli6 grams
Garlic10 grams
Salt½ tsp
Water, For Grinding30 ml
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Kalonji0.5 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	50kcal	200kcal
Protein	1g	4g
Carbohydrate	2.6g	10g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	1.3g	5.2g
Sugar	0.5g	2g

Method

1
Wash the coriander leaves with their tender stems well and shake off the water.
Coriander Leaves
2
Grind the coriander leaves, green chillies, garlic and salt with the water in a mixie to a smooth, thick paste.
Green ChilliGarlicSaltWater
3
Heat the mustard oil in a small kadai on medium heat for 1 minute until it just starts to smoke. Add the kalonji and dry red chilli and fry for 10 seconds.
Mustard OilKalonjiDry Red Chilli
4
Add the coriander paste and turmeric powder. Stir on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens a little and the raw smell goes. Serve a spoonful with hot steamed rice.
Turmeric Powder

Before you start

How long does Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) take?: 16 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 6 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste) spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?: 150 grams Coriander Leaves, 6 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Garlic, 0.5 grams Kalonji, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dhonepata Bata (Coriander Leaf Paste)?: About 50 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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