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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Serve with hot Makkai ki Roti Ingredients:
750 g mustard greens (sarsoun ka saag, chopped) |
250 g spinach (chopped) |
1 tablespoon gingerroot (sliced) |
6 whole green chilies, finely chopped |
salt |
2 tablespoons oil |
1 teaspoon red chile |
2 green onions (chopped) |
2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped) |
Directions:
1. If fresh mustard greens are used, remove any coarse stalks, chop finely and wash thoroughly in a few changes of water. Thaw the frozen mustard greens, if used.
2. Place mustard greens, red chilli, spinach and salt in a heavy based saucepan and cook over low heat for about an hour or until the leaves are very tender, stirring occasionally. ( The leaves will release water during cooking. Add more water if it dries up quickly.)
3. During cooking mash the leaves with a saag masher or a wooden spoon against the sides of the saucepan. (alternatively put the cooked greens in batches in a food processor or blender and blend to a puree without adding more water.
4. Stirring continuously cook for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy. Heat oil in a small frying pan add finely sliced ginger and onion and fry to a light golden color, Add green chilies, stir once and add to saag. Cook over low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly.
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