Sarson Ka Saag: A Punjabi Delicacy

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This Punjabi delicacy is famous throughout the world. While visualizing Punjab, all we can think of is the yellow mustard fields, bhangra, lassi and of course makki di roti with sarson ka saag!

Sarson ka saag is the mustard leaves which are found abundantly in Punjab. This dish is a rich and delicious preparation. Two kinds of greens are used to prepare this recipe- mustard leaves and spinach leaves. These greens are cooked with a fragrant blend of spices and then ground into a thick, creamy curry.

So, try out this lip-smacking recipe of sarson ka saag and enjoy the flavours of Punjab at your home.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Fresh mustard leaves- 5 bunches
• Fresh spinach- 1 bunch
• Onions- 2 (sliced)
• Ginger- 1 inch piece (grated)
• Garlic- 5-6 cloves (crushed)
• Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Besan (gram flour)- 1tbsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Ghee- 2tbsp

Procedure

1. Clean and wash the mustard and spinach leaves properly with water. Remove all impurities.
2. After washing the leaves, chop them finely and keep it aside.
3. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Fry till the seeds start to splutter.
4. Add ginger and garlic. Fry for about 2 minutes on medium flame.
5. Add onions and fry for 5-6 minutes till they turn transparent.
6. Now add the mustard and spinach leaves to the pan. Mix well.
7. Add green chillies, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes.
8. As water starts coming out from the leaves, add gram flour and mix well.
9. Once done, switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
10. When the saag cools down completely, grind this in a mixer into a coarse paste.
11. Heat the pan again and transfer this paste to it.
12. Simmer on high flame for about 2-3 minutes and then turn off the heat.
13. Once done, transfer sarson ka saag to a serving platter.

The delicious sarson ka saag is ready to be served. The best combination with this utterly delicious dish is makki ki roti or Indian bread made out of corn flour.