How to make Sarson Da Saag - A winter special from Punjabi made with mustard greens, spinach and dill leaves.
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
Sarson ka saag with makki di roti – many people swear by this delicious Punjabi combo! Sarson ka saag is a delicious winter speciality that is made with fresh mustard leaves, spinach and dill. Unsalted butter or safed makhan and desi ghee add plenty of flavour to this yummy vegetarian recipe.
For more recipes related to Sarson Da Saag checkout Sarson Ka Saag. You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Gatta Curry, Poondu Keerai Massiyal, Masaledaar Tofu Bhurji, Mixed Vegetable Gravy.
Sarson Da Saag Recipe Card
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Sarson Da Saag Recipe
Fresh mustard leaves (sarson) chopped 4 cups
Fresh spinach leaves (palak) 1/2 medium
Bathua chopped (optional) 1 cup
Pure ghee 4 tablespoons
Onions chopped 2 medium
Ginger chopped 2 inch pie
Gralic chopped 6-8 cloves
Green chillies chopped 4-6
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Cornmeal 2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Heat two tablespoons of ghee in a pan.
Step 2
Add onion and sauté till light brown. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté for a few minutes more.
Step 3
Add the red chilli powder, mustard leaves, spinach leaves and bathua leaves and continue to sauté for a couple of minutes. Add salt and cook on moderate heat for ten minutes.
Step 4
Add cornmeal and a little water and cook till the greens are soft. Cool slightly and transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process to a slightly coarse mixture.
Step 5
Heat the remaining ghee and butter in the same pan. Add the ground mixture and cook for five to ten minutes. Serve hot with makki di roti.
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