The Ultimate Saag Recipe: Nutritious and Delicious

Sarson Ka Sagg

๐ŸŒŸ The Ultimate Saag Recipe: Nutritious and Delicious ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŒŸ Introduction

Saag is a traditional North Indian dish, rich in flavours and packed with essential nutrients. This delicious green curry is made using leafy greens like mustard leaves (sarson), spinach, and fenugreek. It is best enjoyed with makki di roti (corn flatbread) and a dollop of homemade butter.


๐ŸŒŸ Key Ingredients (Serves 4)

๐ŸŒŸ 500g mustard greens (sarson)
๐ŸŒŸ 250g spinach (palak)
๐ŸŒŸ 100g fenugreek leaves (methi)
๐ŸŒŸ 1 onion (finely chopped)
๐ŸŒŸ 2 tomatoes (pureed)
๐ŸŒŸ 4 garlic cloves (minced)
๐ŸŒŸ 1-inch ginger (grated)
๐ŸŒŸ 2 green chillies (chopped)
๐ŸŒŸ 2 tbsp maize flour (makki ka atta)
๐ŸŒŸ 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
๐ŸŒŸ 1 tsp cumin seeds
๐ŸŒŸ 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
๐ŸŒŸ 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
๐ŸŒŸ Salt to taste
๐ŸŒŸ 1/2 cup water


๐ŸŒŸ Stepwise Preparation

๐ŸŸข Step 1: Blanching the Greens โœ”๏ธ Wash and roughly chop the mustard greens, spinach, and fenugreek leaves. โœ”๏ธ Boil water in a large pot and blanch the greens for 10 minutes. โœ”๏ธ Drain the greens and blend them into a coarse paste using minimal water.

๐ŸŸข Step 2: Preparing the Tempering (Tadka) โœ”๏ธ Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. โœ”๏ธ Once they splutter, add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chillies. โœ”๏ธ Sautรฉ for a minute, then add chopped onions. โœ”๏ธ Cook until the onions turn golden brown.

๐ŸŸข Step 3: Cooking the Saag โœ”๏ธ Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens. โœ”๏ธ Mix in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. โœ”๏ธ Add the blended greens and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. โœ”๏ธ Stir in maize flour (makki ka atta) and cook for another 10 minutes. โœ”๏ธ Adjust consistency with water if needed.

๐ŸŸข Step 4: Final Touch & Serving โœ”๏ธ Add a dollop of ghee before serving for enhanced flavour. โœ”๏ธ Serve hot with makki di roti and white butter.


๐ŸŒŸ Nutritional Value (Per Serving)

โœ”๏ธ Calories: 180 kcal
โœ”๏ธ Protein: 8g
โœ”๏ธ Fats: 6g
โœ”๏ธ Carbohydrates: 25g
โœ”๏ธ Fiber: 10g
โœ”๏ธ Rich in: Iron, Vitamin A, and Antioxidants


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