Sarson Da Saag

Sarson Da Saag is a traditional Punjabi dish made from mustard greens, enriched with spices and served with a dollop of butter. This high-protein version incorporates lentils for added nutrition and flavor, making it a wholesome main dish.

Ingredients

• Mustard greens (Sarson) - 300 grams, washed and chopped
• Spinach - 100 grams, washed and chopped
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, pureed
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Cornmeal (Makki ka atta) - 2 tablespoons
• Yellow lentils (Moong dal) - 100 grams, soaked for 30 minutes
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 500 ml

Steps

1. In a large pot, add soaked yellow lentils and 500 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
2. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the pureed tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture, about 5 minutes.
5. Add chopped mustard greens and spinach to the pan, mixing well. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the greens are soft.
6. Add the cooked lentils to the greens mixture, stirring well. Mix in cornmeal to thicken the consistency, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Finish with garam masala and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot with makki di roti (corn flatbread) or rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from lentils, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from mustard greens and spinach, promoting immune health.

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