Sarson Ka Saag

This typically Punjabi (North Indian) dish tastes really nice with Makki Ki Roti (Indian maize flatbread) and a dollop of fresh butter.


Ingredients:

* 1 bunch spinach washed and chopped fine
* 1 bunch mustard greens washed and chopped fine
* 2 green chillies
* 1 tbsp grated ginger (or paste)
* 1 tbsp grated garlic (or paste)
* Salt to taste
* 2-3 tbsps ghee (clarified butter)
* 1 large onion grated
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp garam masala powder
* Juice of 1/2 a lime/ lemon
* 1 tbsp bengal gram flour/ maize flour

Preparation:

* Mix the greens, green chillies and salt to taste and boil in 1 cup of water till cooked.
* Mash the greens mix well to make a course paste.
* In another pan, heat the ghee on a medium flame. When hot add the grated onion and fry till pale golden.
* Add all the other ingredients and fry till oil separates from the masala (onion-spice mix).
* Add the greens mix to this and stir till blended.
* Garnish with a dollop of butter and serve with Makki Ki Roti (Indian maize flatbread).