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Bathua Saag

Jyoti Behrani
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!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch bathua leaves; about 2 cups
  • 1 bunch mustard greens leaves roughly chopped; about 2 cups
  • 1 bunch spinach roughly chopped; about 2 cups
  • ½ cup dill chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1- inch ginger chopped
  • 5-6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2-3 green chili adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • For The Tadka tempering
  • 4 tablespoon ghee or oil; For vegan use oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3-4 dried whole red chili broken into half
  • teaspoon hing [Asafetida]
  • 6-8 cloves garlic sliced
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
  • Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Stovetop Bathua Ka Saag

  • 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:
  1. Tips For Best Bathua Ka Saag
  2. 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.

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