Sarso ka Saag
Punjabi
Intermediate
Main CourseAuthentic Sarso da Saag: Hearty Mustard Greens Stew
Sarso da Saag
90 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
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Diet
Sarso ka Saag is a well-known regional recipe from Punjab. It’s a traditional winter favourite, made in many Punjabi homes for generations. The dish from Punjabi Cuisine is made with mustard greens, spinach, and other leafy vegetables, slow-cooked until soft and flavourful. Cornmeal gives it a rich texture, while ginger, garlic, and green chillies add warmth and spice. A final tempering of cumin and garlic enhances the taste, making it a hearty and wholesome meal. It is also occasionally featured in global recipes that highlight traditional North Indian Cuisines.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Mustard Greens
1 bunchMustard greens (sarson)
½ bunchSpinach
½ bunchBathua leaves
1 cupRadish greens (mooli ke patte)
1White radish root
Ingredients for Cooking the Greens
3-4 cupsWater
1 tbspGinger
6-8 clovesGarlic
2-3 (chopped)Green chillies
Ingredients for Simmering the Saag
1 cupOnions
1 cup Tomatoes
1 tspRed chilli powder
¼ tspAsafoetida (hing)
1 tspSalt
2 tbspMaize flour (makki ka atta)
Ingredients for Tempering
2 tbspGhee or butter
1 tspCumin seeds
2-3 (sliced)Garlic cloves
½ tspRed chilli powder