Sarson Ka Saag

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Ingredients

  • 750 g mustard greens (sarsoun ka saag, chopped)
  • 250 g spinach (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon gingerroot (sliced)
  • 6 whole green chilies, finely chopped
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon red chile
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  1. If fresh mustard greens are used, remove any coarse stalks, chop finely and wash thoroughly in a few changes of water. Thaw the frozen mustard greens, if used.
  2. Place mustard greens, red chilli, spinach and salt in a heavy based saucepan and cook over low heat for about an hour or until the leaves are very tender, stirring occasionally. ( The leaves will release water during cooking. Add more water if it dries up quickly.)
  3. During cooking mash the leaves with a saag masher or a wooden spoon against the sides of the saucepan. (alternatively put the cooked greens in batches in a food processor or blender and blend to a puree without adding more water.
  4. Stirring continuously cook for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy. Heat oil in a small frying pan add finely sliced ginger and onion and fry to a light golden color, Add green chilies, stir once and add to saag. Cook over low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

250 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 5.5g 2% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9887mg 100% DV
Potassium 326mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 334.5mcg 37% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Calcium 96mg 7% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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