Saag
Saag is a traditional Indian dish made from a blend of greens and spices. This recipe uses spinach and mustard greens for a flavorful and healthy meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
- Green chili - 1, finely chopped
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
- Mustard greens - 500 grams
- Spinach - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Wash the spinach and mustard greens thoroughly and chop them finely.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the chopped greens to the pan along with the garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the greens are cooked, use a hand blender to puree the mixture until it is smooth.
- Serve the saag hot with naan or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g