Sarson ka saag
Punjabi Sarson ka saag is a richly flavorful and highly nourishing dish. It is a creamy leafy green blend crafted from uncomplicated components, and notably, it is devoid of any spices. Prepared with only natural ingredients, this dish holds to its simplicity.
Servings: 4
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Mustard leaves
- 15 oz Spinach
- 2 cups water or more
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 5-6 green chilis or to taste
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 2 inch ginger
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour flour
Ingredients for tarka
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
Instructions
- Cut mustard leaves and then thoroughly wash them. Add to a pot with 2 cups of water. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes then lower the heat and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Now add spinach, I used baby spinach but you can use any. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grind ginger garlic and green chilies.
- Add this paste to the saag along with salt. Keep cooking for another 30 minutes.
Blend the saag
- Now with the help of a wooden spoon start mixing saag while adding Atta a little at a time. Keep muddling until you get the consistency you like.
- You can also use a hand blender.
Prepare Tarka
- Peel and thinly slice onions.
- Add 1/2 cup of butter and 2 tbsp of olive oil to a pan, then add sliced onion. Cook until lightly golden over medium heat, add saag to the Tarka, and garnish with cilantro and sliced ginger.
- Serve with cooked corn tortilla or white rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10038IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 4mg