Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Kale Sarson Ka Saag is a healthy variation of the traditional dish that incorporates kale in addition to mustard greens. This variation offers a unique flavor and a boost of additional nutrients, making it a healthy and tasty alternative.
Equipment
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR KALE SARSON KA SAAG
TO BE PRESSURE COOKED
- 1 bunch kale, leaves roughly chopped; around 4 cups
- 1 bunch mustard greens, leaves roughly chopped; around 4 cups
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, chopped
- 10-12 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-3 green chili, chopped [as per taste]
- ½ tablespoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
FOR MAIZE FLOUR SLURY
- 2 tablespoon maize flour [Makka ka atta]
- 2 tablespoon water
FOR TEMPERING
- 4 tablespoon ghee or oil; For vegan, use oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3-4 dried whole red chili, broken into half
- ⅛ teaspoon hing [Asafetida]
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 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
Clean and Prep Saag
- Wash greens thoroughly in cold water. Allow excess water to strain through a colander.
- Discard the woody ends of the stems. Chop soft stems finely, leaves roughly.
- Chop onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili.
Instant Pot Kale Sarson Ka Saag
- In the inner pot of Instant Pot, add kale, mustard greens, onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste, and water. Close the Instant Pot.
- Turn on Instant Pot to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for “3” minutes, vent sealed. Followed by natural pressure release for 5 minutes, and then quickly release the remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot lid. Using a hand blender or immersion blender, pulse the greens a few times, until desired consistency.
- Turn ON SAUTE (normal), add maize flour slurry, and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn OFF 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, garlic, and onion. Sauté until light brown, around 3-4 minutes. Turn OFF the heat. Add red chili powder, and pour this tempering over greens.
- [Optional] Add garam masala, and some lemon juice to taste. Mix well.
- Serve hot with Makke ki roti or any other flatbread of your choice.
Stovetop Kale Sarson Ka Saag
- Heat a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, add the chopped greens to it and blanch them for about 5-10 minutes or until they become tender.
- Drain the greens and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend them until they become a smooth puree.
- Heat ghee or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Add chopped green chilies and sauté for another minute.
- Add the pureed greens to the pan and mix well.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder to the pan and mix well.
- Add maize flour slurry, and mix well.
- Let the saag cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve hot with Makke ki roti or any other flatbread of your choice.
Notes
Please refer to the recipe post for the following:
- How To Clean And Prep Greens
- Tips For Best Kale Sarson Ka Saag
- Easy Kale Sarson Ka Saag Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1667
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
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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