Sarson ka Saag

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Sarson ka Saag

About Sarson ka Saag

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

  • Mustard leaves, chopped 2 cups
  • Spinach, chopped ½ cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Low fat butter 2 cubes
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  • 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.
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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

How to Make Sarson ka Saag (Stepwise Photos)

Method

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

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Punjabi

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