Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson Ka Saag is a traditional Indian dish made by simmering mustard greens, spinach, and spices, served with makki di roti.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Mustard Greens (washed and chopped)500Grams
Spinach (washed and chopped)250Grams
Fenugreek Leaves (washed and chopped)100Grams
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Ginger (grated)1Inch
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Green Chili (chopped)2Count
Cornmeal (for thickening)2Tbsp
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
Ghee (for tempering)2Tbsp
Salt (or to taste)1Tsp
Red Chili Powder1Tsp
Garam Masala1Tsp
Water (for boiling greens)500Milliliters

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add mustard greens, spinach, and fenugreek leaves. Cook until tender.
  2. Drain the greens and blend them into a coarse paste using a blender or food processor.
  3. In a pan, heat butter and sauté onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies until golden brown.
  4. Add the blended greens paste to the pan and mix well.
  5. Stir in cornmeal, salt, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a separate small pan, heat ghee and add it to the saag for tempering. Mix well.
  7. Serve hot with makki di roti or your choice of bread.

Kitchen equipment

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