Sarson ka Saag

Sarson ka Saag

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Punjabi

Sarson ka saag, a winter speciality in Punjab, is something the Punjabis savour with makai ki roti

Ingredients

  • Mustard leaves, chopped 2 cups
  • Spinach, chopped ½ cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Low fat butter 2 cubes
  • Dried red chillies, broken 3 to 4
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp
  • Ginger, chopped 1 tsp
  • Onions, minced ½ cup
  • Tomatoes, finely chopped ½ cup
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Green chillies, chopped 1 tsp
  • Cornmeal (makai ka atta) 2 tsps
  • Thin strips of ginger to garnish

Methods

  • Boil 1 cup water in a deep non-stick pan, add mustard leaves, spinach and some salt, mix, cover and cook till the greens are soft.
  • Drain excess water, put the leaves in a blender jar and blend into a puree.
  • Heat butter in another non-stick pan, add red chillies and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add mustard seeds, garlic and ginger and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add onions and continue to saute till they turn golden.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder and green chillies, mix well and saute till tomatoes become pulpy.
  • Add the mustard-spinach puree and mix well. Add cornmeal and mix well and cook till everything blend together well.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with ginger strips and serve hot with makai ki roti.