Sarson ka Saag (Punjabi Style Spinach)

Name: Sarson ka Saag (Punjabi Style Spinach)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 1 lb spinach; 1 lb mustard greens; 2 green chilies; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tbsp garlic; salt; 3 tbsp ghee; 1 large onion; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp cornstarch

Spinach, mustard greens and green chilies simmered on the stove and spiced with ginger and cumin for a Pakistani dish.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 50 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Mix the greens, green chillies and salt and boil in 1 cup of water until cooked (10-15 minutes). Using a blender or food processor, puree the mix to make a course paste.
15 min
2
In another pan, heat the ghee on a medium heat. When hot, add the grated onion and saute until translucent. Add the rest of the other ingredients and saute until oil separates from the onion-spice mix.
3
Add the greens mix to this pan and stir till blended. Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.
30 min