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Sarson Ka Saag Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Craving a taste of Punjab? Try this authentic Sarson Ka Saag recipe, made dhaba style. It's a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian Course, Punjabi cuisine
Calories: 74

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Bunch Sarso Leaves
  • 1/2 Bunch Bathua Leaves
  • 1/2 Bunch Palak Leaves
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • 2 tsp Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tsp Chopped Ginger
  • 2-3 Green Chillies
  • 3-4 Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 Green Chillies Slits
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • a pinch asofoetida
  • salt as per taste
  • 3 tsp Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Equipment

  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Kadhai

Method
 

  1. Sarson ka saag recipe ingredients
  2. Please finely chop the greens, including sarso, bathua, and palak.
  3. Heat a Bottom Vessel and add all the chopped Greens, salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  4. Mix it well and cook on high flame until the water starts boiling.
  5. Cover and cook for 5-10 mins on low flame.
  6. Open the lid and slightly mash the leaves.
  7. Then add half a portion of chopped garlic, ginger and green chillies.
  8. Mix it well.
  9. Cover and cook for at least 30-45 mins, Mashing it occasionally with a wooden whisker.
  10. For a perfect consistency, it is essential to mash everything properly.
  11. After 40-45 mins, Mash it once again, add 2 tsp Maize Flour, and mix it well.
  12. Now take another kadhai to make the tadka - Heat 2 tsp Ghee/ Oil and add some cumin seeds & Asofoetida.
  13. Now add chopped garlic and let it fry until golden brown.
  14. Add finely chopped onions, ginger and green chillies and fry until golden brown.
  15. Now Add 1/4 Turmeric powder.
  16. Then goes in the cooked Green leafy veggies and some hot water.
  17. Mix everything thoroughly.
  18. Sarso ka saag is ready; turn off the heat now.
  19. For the Final tadka - Heat a pan, add 1 tsp Ghee, ginger chilly and dried red chillies.
  20. Toss it once and immediately pour it into the saag.

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