Sarson Ka Saag - Indian Spinach and Mustard Greens

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Sarson Ka Saag - Indian Spinach and Mustard Greens

1 bunch spinach washed and chopped fine

1 bunch mustard greens washed and chopped fine

2 green chillies

1 tbsp grated ginger (or paste)

1 tbsp grated garlic (or paste)

Salt to taste

2-3 tbsps ghee (clarified butter)

1 large onion grated

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Juice of 1/2 a lime/ lemon

1 tbsp bengal gram flour/ maize flour

 

 

 

 

 

Mix the greens, green chillies and salt to taste and boil in 1 cup of

water till cooked.

Mash the greens mix well to make a course paste.

In another pan, heat the ghee on a medium flame.

When hot add the grated onion and fry till pale golden.

Add all the other ingredients and fry till oil separates from the

masala (onion-spice mix).

Add the greens mix to this and stir till blended.

Garnish with a dollop of butter and serve with Makki Ki Roti (Indian

maize flatbread).

 

Source: From Petrina Verma Sarkar,Your Guide to Indian Food @ about.com

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 10.27.06

 

 

This typically Punjabi (North Indian) dish tastes really nice with

Makki Ki Roti (Indian maize flatbread) and a dollop of fresh butter.

 

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