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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Sarson Ka Saag
A Punjabi winter greens dish made by slow-cooking mustard leaves with spinach, aromatics, and butter until thick and comforting.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 5~320 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 65 min cook 5 min rest
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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- 500 g Mustard greens
- 250 g Spinach
- 2 pcs Green peppers
For the consistency
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Cornmeal
For the tadka
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 pcs Onion
- 4 clove Garlic
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 pcs Tomato
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash and chop the mustard greens and spinach.
- 2
Cook the greens with the green peppers, half the salt, and 1 cup water for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 3
Mash the greens, add the cornmeal, and thicken over low heat for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Saute the onion in butter for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the garlic, ginger, tomato, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt, and cook for 6 minutes until saucy.
6 min06:00 - 6
Add the tadka to the greens and boil together for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Rest the puree for 5 minutes and serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: If the mustard greens taste too bitter, increase the spinach for a softer balance.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cornbread or lavash and ayran.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
12
g protein
28
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 35%Fat 50%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Mustard
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sarson Ka Saag make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Sarson Ka Saag take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 65 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Sarson Ka Saag difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Sarson Ka Saag have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 28g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Sarson Ka Saag contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Mustard. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sarson Ka Saag belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Sarson Ka Saag need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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