How to Make Sarson Ka Saag (Indian Mustard Greens) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional Indian comfort food, Sarson Ka Saag is a dish that always makes its way to the top of the list. This iconic Punjabi dish is a rich and flavorful blend of mustard greens, spinach, and other aromatic spices, giving it a unique and distinctive taste that is beloved by many. Sarson Ka Saag is a hearty and nutritious dish that is perfect for satisfying your cravings for homemade comfort food on a cold winter night.

Originating from the northern state of Punjab,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large dried red chile peppers (Optional)
  • 2 bunches fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 1 bunch mustard greens, washed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • ½ tomato, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ cup water (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the chiles into a dry skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the chiles turn dark red-brown in color and give off their fragrance, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and remove stems of chiles; shake out the seeds, and tear the flesh of the roasted chiles into pieces. Set aside.
  • Place the spinach into a saucepan over medium heat; place mustard greens into a separate saucepan. If leaves are dry, mix in 1 or 2 of tablespoons of water. If leaves are still wet, just cover the pans and simmer the greens until tender, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Place greens together into the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to break up the greens, then process to a paste, about 1 minute.
  • Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the cumin seeds, stirring for about 30 seconds or until the seeds sizzle and turn a darker brown color. Mix in the onion, cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes, and mix in the roasted peppers, ginger paste, garlic paste, and tomato. Mix in the pureed greens, bring to a simmer, and stir in salt and sugar to taste. If dish is too thick, mix in up to about 1/4 cup of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the greens are the desired thickness.
  • Nutrition

    89 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 67mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 852mg