Mustard Saag (sarson ka saag)

Mustard Saag (sarson ka saag)

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: CurryCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

35

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

This dish is very popular in Punjab. It’s a gravy-like curry that is made from mustard leaves; basically, it’s palak paneer without the paneer and in place of spinach, mustard leaves are used. I really like the thick texture. Try this out, it tastes amazing!

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of mustard leaves

  • 1 bunch of spinach

  • 5-6 green chillies – finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp ginger – finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp dry fenugreek/methi leaves

  • 2 tbsp corn flour

  • Oil or butter or both (to your taste)

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tsp red chilly powder

  • 2 tsp coriander powder

Directions

  • First, wash the mustard and spinach leaves and put them in the cooker along with the green chilly, ginger, and salt. Now, add 2 cups of water in the cooker and wait until you hear 4 to 5 whistles. Then, leave the cooker to cool for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove the water from the cooker and set it aside. Take a whisk and make a paste out of what’s left; it shouldn’t be fine, so I would suggest using a food processor if you have one rather than a whisk.  Now, add the water back to the paste. Put the pan on the stove at moderate heat. Add the red chilly powder and coriander powder. Stir, then add corn flour. Make a paste out of the flour and water, and then add it to the mixture; otherwise, there will be lumps of flour.
  • Heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or more if necessary. Finally, add dry fenugreek leaves and butter.
  • Serve with makki ki roti or naan!

Notes