Sarso Ka Saag Recipe For An Authentic Punjabi Winter Meal

By Garima Johar

November 13, 2024

Sarso ka saag is a Punjabi classic. The winter season in most North Indian households is marked by preparing sarso ka saag and makki ki roti. Follow this recipe to make it at home.

Ingredients

1 bunch sarson 1/2 bunch bathua leaves 1/2 bunch palak 1 cup chopped radish leaves 1 cup chopped onions 1.5 cups chopped tomatoes 2 inches ginger, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 7-8 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 2-3 pinches hing 2-3 cups water 2 tablespoons makki ka atta For tempering: Ghee Cumin seeds Red chilli powder Garam masala

Step 1

Wash and chop sarso, bathua, and palak.

Step 2

Heat some ghee and saute cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garlic, and green chillies.

Step 3

Add chopped tomatoes and cook. Mix in the greens, water, red chilli powder, and hing.

Step 4

Add makki ka atta to thicken the saag and cook for a few minutes.

Step 5

Make the tempering with ghee, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, and garam masala.

Step 6

Pour the tempering on the saag and mix well. Serve hot with makki ki roti.