Discover the goodness of homemade Bathua Saag with this family recipe! Made with fresh bathua and mixed leafy greens, it's a flavorful and nutritious winter delight. Pair it with doda, a Sindhi flatbread, for a perfect meal!
Wash the bathua, spinach, mustard greens, and dill leaves thoroughly. Chop them finely.
Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the chopped bathua, and leafy greens to the pan. Mix everything.
Cook on medium heat until the greens are wilted and cooked. Stir occasionally.
Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally. If required, add some water and cook the greens.
Check if the bathua is well-cooked. The saag should have a thick consistency.
Prepare the tempering. On medium-high heat, in a saucepan, add ghee or oil. When ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, dried red chili, asafetida, and garlic. Sauté until light brown, around 3-4 minutes. Turn OFF the heat. Add red chili powder, and pour this tempering over the greens.
[Optional] Add garam masala, and some lemon juice to taste. Mix well.
Serve hot with doda or any other flatbread of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade Bathua Saag! Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Instant Pot Bathua Ka Saag
In the inner pot of Instant Pot, bathua leaves, mustard greens, spinach, dill, onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste, and water. Close the Instant Pot.
Turn ON the Pressure Cook (high) for "5" minutes, vent sealed. Followed by natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure.
Open the Instant Pot lid. Pulse the greens a few times, using a hand blender or immersion blender until desired consistency.
Turn ON the Saute (normal), and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently or until desired consistency. Turn off the saute.
Prepare the tempering on a stovetop. On medium-high heat, in a saucepan, add ghee or oil. When ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, dried red chili, asafetida, and garlic. Sauté until light brown, around 3-4 minutes. Turn OFF the heat. Add red chili powder, and pour this tempering over the greens.
[Optional] Add garam masala, and some lemon juice to taste. Mix well.
Serve hot with doda or any other flatbread of your choice.
Notes
Please refer to the recipe post for the following:
Tips For Best Bathua Ka Saag
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bathua Saag
Amount per Serving
Calories
85
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
45
mg
2
%
Potassium
76
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
285
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.