How to make Sarson Ka Saag -
A winter speciality from the North Indian State of Punjab, this sabzi is made with a mix of wilted mustard and other greens. Traditionally served with makki di roti.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Fresh mustard leaves (sarson) (ताज़ी सरसों), Fresh spinach leaves (palak) (ताज़ा पालक)
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Sarson Ka Saag Recipe Card
Sarson ka saag and makki di roti is the pride of Punjab. The delicious vegetarian recipe is made with mix of healthy winter greens that are cooked till wilted, then pureed to a coarse mix and eaten with a rustic makki di roti or corn meal flatbread. The saag and roti combo is only complete with a generous amount of desi ghee. This sarson ka saag recipe is the one I have grown up eating so I urge you to try it as soon as you get a chance to and let me know how it turns out.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Sarson Ka Saag Recipe
Fresh mustard leaves (sarson) 5 bunches
Fresh spinach leaves (palak) 1 bunch
Bathua 1 bunch
Olive oil 5 tablespoons
Ginger sliced 2 one-inch pieces
Garlic sliced 6-8 cloves
Onions sliced 2 medium
Green chillies 4
Salt to taste
Cornmeal 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Heat three tablespoons olive oil in a pan, add ginger, garlic and onion and sauté for two to three minutes. Roughly chop mustard leaves.
Step 2
Add to pan and stir. Roughly chop spinach and bathua. Add to pan and stir. Break the green chillies and add to the pan.
Step 3
Add salt to taste and stir well. Let it cook till the greens turn soft.
Step 4
Add cornmeal dissolved in a little water and continue to cook till the greens are completely cooked. Cool and grind to a coarse paste.
Step 5
Transfer into the pan. Add the remaining olive oil and mix. Simmer for two to three minutes. Serve hot with makki ki roti.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1290 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 75.8 gm
Protein : 57.8 gm
Fat : 84.1 gm
Other : 0
Best Cooked In
Wonderchef Everest Sauce pan
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