Sarson Ka Saag
We bring the authentic flavours of Punjab to life with Sarson Ki Saag — a hearty, slow-cooked blend of mustard greens and spices. Perfect for cosy meals, this traditional favourite captures the warmth and comfort of classic North Indian cooking.
Ingredients
- 500 g Mustard Leaves washed and chopped
- 250 g Spinach washed and chopped
- 100 g Goosefoots washed and chopped
- 2 Onions finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 Green Chillies chopped
- 25 g Ginger chopped
- 8 Garlic Cloves chopped
- 50 g Maize Flour for thickening
- 50 ml Ghee
- 2 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil mustard leaves, spinach, and bathua for 15–20 minutes until softened.
- Drain and blend the greens coarsely, reserving the cooking water.
- Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, and turmeric. Cook until the tomatoes release oil.
- Mix in the blended greens and adjust consistency with reserved water.
- Sprinkle maize flour gradually while stirring to avoid lumps. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Add a spoon of ghee and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1349mgPotassium: 1309mgFibre: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 12654IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 6mg
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