Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Chef Ruchi on YouTube
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For the Greens

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For Cooking the Saag

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For the Tadka

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Greens

    Roughly chop the washed spinach, fenugreek leaves, bathua, and mustard leaves. Place all the chopped greens into a pressure cooker.

  2. Pressure Cook the Greens

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of water to the greens in the pressure cooker. Cover the pan and pressure cook for about 2 whistles. Immediately turn off the heat and release the pressure using a fork to maintain the greens' vibrant color. Be cautious of the .

  3. Sauté the Aromatics

    In a separate pan, add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Once hot, add the finely chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. them until the onions soften.

  4. Combine and Thicken the Saag

    Add the pressure-cooked greens to the aromatics in the pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon of makki ka atta (cornmeal) to absorb any excess water and thicken the saag. Add another tablespoon of ghee. Use a masher to mash the saag while it cooks, stirring continuously for about until it becomes nice, smooth, and creamy.

  5. Prepare the Tadka

    In a small separate pan, add 1 tablespoon of ghee. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and allow them to crackle on medium heat. Add 2-3 broken dry red chilies and briefly.

  6. Finish and Serve

    Pour the prepared tadka over the cooked Sarson ka Saag. Mix well and serve hot with your choice of bread like Tawa Paratha, Makki ki Roti, or plain Phulkas, and a side of lachha pyaaz (sliced onions).

Before You Cook

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Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Serve the Sarson ka Saag

    Serve the Sarson ka Saag with traditional Makki ki Roti.

  • Alternatively

    Serve with plain Phulkas smeared with ghee or with Jeera Pulao.

  • For a richer dishCustomise

    Add paneer cubes to the saag and simmer, then serve with Jeera Rice and Raita.

  • Add a pinch of HingCustomise

    Add a pinch of Hing (asafoetida) to the tadka for an additional aromatic flavor.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Ingredient noteTo Retain the Fresh Green

    To retain the fresh green color of the greens, release the pressure from the cooker immediately after 2 whistles, rather than letting it release naturally.

  • Flavour tipWhen Preparing the Tadka

    Roast the cumin seeds on medium heat to prevent them from burning.

  • TipBe Careful When Releasing Steam

    Be careful when releasing steam from the pressure cooker.

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