Palak-Sarson Ka Saag

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Palak-Sarson Ka Saag

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 kgs palak/spinach


  • 800 gms sarson/mustard leaves


  • 4 nos tomatoes medium (chopped roughly)


  • 2 nos onions medium (chopped finely)


  • 2.5 inch fresh ginger(grated coarsely)


  • 2 tbsp makki ka atta/corn meal


  • 2 tsp degi mirch powder


  • 2 tsp red chili flakes


  • 2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 2 tsp cumin seeds


  • 1 tsp garam masala powder


  • 2 tsp salt


  • 2 tsp cooking oil


  • 2 tbsp pure ghee


  • 1.5 cups water

Directions

  • Wash the Spinach thoroughly under running water in a colander (if not pre-washed package).
  • Pressure cook the Spinach for 5 minutes with 1.5 cups of water.
  • In a Mixer/Grinder, blend the Spinach along with the stock to make a smooth purée.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or skillet. Tip in the Jeera Seeds & the Chili Flakes.
  • Add the onion. Sauté until golden. Add the Tomatoes followed by the Ginger.
  • Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Add Salt, Turmeric, Degi Mirch Powder & the Garam Masala Powder.
  • Pour the puréed Spinach & the Mustard Leaves. Stir well.
  • Let it simmer covered for 10-15 minutes. *Use a tight fitting lid to avoid splatters.
  • Now goes in the Corn Meal. Stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes. (This is basically to thicken the Saag. It adds to the taste as well).
  • Add a tablespoon of Pure Ghee for glaze.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl. Add another tablespoon of Pure Ghee at the time of serving.
  • Serve hot with Makki Ki Roti/Tawa Roti/Tandoori Roti/ Parantha, Salad & Jaggery.
  • It’s absolutely blissful!