Ultimate Indian Saag Recipe: Unleash the Flavors!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • ½cupbutter

  • 2tablespoonsground turmeric

  • 2teaspoonscumin seed

  • 1green chile pepper, seeded and diced

  • 2clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1poundchopped fresh mustard greens

  • 1poundchopped fresh spinach

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground coriander

  • 1teaspoonsalt

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir turmeric, cumin seed, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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  2. Stir in chopped mustard greens and spinach a little at a time, adding the tougher stems and thicker leaves first. Cook and stir until greens are thoroughly wilted.

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  3. Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes; add water as needed to keep greens moist.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
565mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
5g
9%
Vitamin C
46mg
51%
Calcium
183mg
14%
Iron
5mg
28%
Potassium
619mg
13%

* 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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