Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1tablespoonghee (clarified butter)
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1onion, sliced
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1(3 inch) piecefresh ginger, grated, or to taste
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1clovegarlic, crushed
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6fresh curry leaves
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1tablespooncumin seeds
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1teaspoonblack mustard seeds
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1teaspoonground turmeric
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4potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1headcauliflower, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2red chiles, finely chopped
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½(14.5 ounce) canchopped tomatoes
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1(1 pound) packagetrimmed and chopped collard greens, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Heat ghee in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in curry leaves, cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric.
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Add potatoes, cauliflower, and chiles; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Stir collard greens into potato mixture; replace the lid and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Notes:
Saag isn’t just limited to spinach. Saag means any greens: broccoli, mustard leaves, collard greens, or spinach.
Fresh or dried curry leaves both work in this recipe.
Feel free to use any chiles of your choice.
Try serving it with mango chutney, cool raita or yogurt, and aromatic basmati rice.
Substitute vegetable oil for ghee, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories311 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g |
6% |
Saturated Fat 2g |
11% |
Cholesterol 8mg |
3% |
Sodium 204mg |
9% |
Total Carbohydrate 60g |
22% |
Dietary Fiber 14g |
51% |
Total Sugars 9g |
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Protein 12g |
24% |
Vitamin C 188mg |
209% |
Calcium 300mg |
23% |
Iron 6mg |
31% |
Potassium 1765mg |
38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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