Winter Special Sarson Ka Saag-Makki Roti By Kanwaljeet Chhabra

By Slurrp Community

December 8, 2023

INGREDIENTS [FOR SAAG]

100 grams spinach leaves 100 grams mustard leaves 50 grams kale leaves 1 turnip, finely chopped 1/2 cup split chickpeas soaked 1 onion, finely chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 small tomato, finely chopped 2-3 green chilies finely chopped 1 teaspoon corn flour Ghee, for cooking as required 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

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INGREDIENTS [FOR TEMPERING]

1 teaspoon ghee 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon red chili powder

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INGREDIENTS [FOR MAKKI ROTI]

1 cup corn flour 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon carom seeds 1 teaspoon ghee Salt, to taste Water, as needed Ghee, for cooking

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STEP 1

In a large pot, add the soaked split chickpeas and turnip with enough water, along with half a teaspoon of salt to cover and cook for 7-8 minutes.

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STEP 2

Add the leafy greens and boil for 5-6 minutes before letting it cool. Drain the water and blend everything into a paste in a mixer and set aside.

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STEP 3

In a pan, heat 2 large spoons of ghee and add 3-4 chopped garlic cloves, chopped onions and green chilies to cook for a couple of minutes.

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STEP 4

Add the tomato followed by the turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and corn flour and mix well for 2 minutes.

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STEP 5

Add the ground paste along with a little water and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, before taking off the heat.

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STEP 6

For the tempering, heat 1  teaspoon of ghee in a small pan and add some garlic cloves along with red chili powder. Pour this over the cooked greens, once aromatic.

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STEP 7

Add the corn flour in a large bowl along with the chopped coriander leaves, carom seeds, salt and ghee.

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STEP 8

Gradually add water and knead for 5-7 minutes, to form a dough, before dividing the dough into portions and shaping them into balls.

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STEP 9

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough gently, without applying too much pressure and carefully place the flatbread onto a hot griddle.

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STEP 10

Cook both sides applying ghee and serve it with the saag or any curry-based vegetable dish.

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