Sarson Ka Sag

Sarson Ka Sag / Mustard Leaves Curry

Sarson or mustard is cultivated in Punjab, India and hence might have triggered this dish. They have beautiful yellow flowers and the fields in full bloom look breathtaking. It is mostly had with makki ki roti or corn flour roti much like tortillas.

Recipe:

1 cup sarson/mustard greens, 1 cup spinach, 1 onion sliced thin , 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
4 green chillies, 1 tbsp. grated paneer (optional), 1/2 lemon juice, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp garam masala

Wash and chop greens, set aside. You can pressure cook or cook directly in a kadai/wok.
Heat oil, add both greens, green chillies & saute. Add ginger-garlic paste. Sprinkle little water, cook.
Once it is done well, mash well. Heat oil or ghee in a pan, add onion, saute till brown then add masala and mashed greens. Stir well and cook till oil separates. You can sprinkle little grated paneer before serving.