Baingan Sarson Ka Saag

Step 1: To begin making Baingan Sarson Ka Saag Recipe first prep all the ingredients and keep aside

Step 2: Quarter the brinjal and keep them in salted water till you use them

Step 3: Keeping them in salted water prevents discolouration of the brinjal

Step 4: Wash and chop the mustard greens ( sarson ka saag) roughly and keep them aside

Step 5: Next heat oil in a deep pan or wok and once the oil has reached a smoking point reduce the heat to medium

Step 6: Add cumin seeds and let them crackle

Step 7: Then add onions, ginger and garlic and saute till the onions are cooked

Step 8: Now add the drained and cut brinjal slices to the pan and saute

Step 9: Sprinkle some water, cover and cook the brinjal till its cooked through and is well roasted

Step 10: This will take about 4 to 5 minutes

Step 11: Once the brinjal is well roasted, softened and cooked through, add all the dry spices to the pan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, amchur powder, salt and saute for a minute till all the brinjal is well coated with the masalas

Step 12: Finally add the chopped mustard leaves to the brinjals and cover and cook till the mustard greens are cooked through

Step 13: This will take about 3 to 4 minutes as well

Step 14: Check the salt and seasonings of the Baingan Sarson Ka Saag and adjust according to taste

Step 15: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Baingan Sarson Ka Saag to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 16: Serve Baingan Sarson Ka Saag with Phulka , Panchmel Dal and Lauki Raita for a lovely weekday lunch