Sarson Ka Saag

A Punjabi treat made of Mustard leaves & spices.. Eat it in winters with Makkai ki roti?

Ingredients

2 bunch sarson ( Mustard leaves) greens, cleaned & chopped

1 small onion minced

1/2 tsp. each ginger and garlic minced

1large tomato, blanched & diced

3 green chilies, chopped

1 tbsp. maize flour

1/2 tsp. garam masala

1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. Red chili powder

1/2 lemon juice

6 tbsp. ghee

1 tbsp. oil

A pinch Asafoetida

Salt according to paste

Serve with

        Serve hot with makki ki roti, or paratha.

Method

1.Heat Ghee (clarified butter) in a pressure cooker and add asafetida to it and then add all the spices ( garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder) mustard, tomato, green chilies and salt.
2.Cover tightly and Pressure cook till done. (2 whistles). Mash to a very fine paste. Blend flour with 2 tablespoons water and put in. Keep on stirring till the saag turns dry.
3.Heat oil in a pan, add onion, ginger-garlic paste and sauté till brown. Add it to saag , mix well and serve hot.