Sarson ka Saag
Mustard Greens
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 large onion pureed
- 1 large tomato pureed
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- ½ tsp. cumin powder
- ½ tsp. coriander powder
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1 lb. chopped mustard greens
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
- Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
- Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
- Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add chopped mustard greens to the pan.
- Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
- Pour in 1 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt according to taste.
- Cover the pan and let the mustard greens cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
- Once the mustard greens are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Mustard Greens (Sarson ka Saag) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.Nutritional Information
Calories: 60 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g