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Sarson ka Saag

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About

Sarson ka Saag is a popular dish from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is made from mustard greens, spinach, and other leafy greens, and is usually served with makki ki roti (cornbread). The dish is cooked with spices such as garlic, ginger, and onion, and is often served with a dollop of butter or ghee. It is a hearty and nutritious dish that is often enjoyed during the winter months.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

1.6
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Fats

5.1
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Carbs

3.3
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Fibre

1.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

fresh sarson (mustard greens)

2 bunches

medium onions, chopped

2

medium tomatoes, chopped

2

- 2

cloves garlic, minced

3

inch ginger, minced

1

green chillies, chopped

2

ghee

2 tablespoons

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash and clean the sarson leaves and chop them finely.

Step 2:

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the garlic, ginger and green chillies and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 4:

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.

Step 5:

Add the chopped sarson leaves and mix well. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat.

Step 6:

Add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for a few more minutes.

Step 7:

Serve hot with makki ki roti or paratha.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13451 users have chowed down on Sarson ka Saag a whopping 23464 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chandigarh, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Sarson ka Saag like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Sarson ka Saag, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in mayjunejuly.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Sarson ka Saag is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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