Sarso & Bathua Mixed Saag
Sarso & Bathua Mixed Saag is a traditional North Indian dish made with mustard greens (sarso) and bathua (pigweed). This recipe is rich in iron, calcium, and fiber, and has a rustic earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with makki ki roti (corn flatbread). It is a warm, comforting dish, perfect for cold weather meals.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
56 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
6 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Bathua leaves
200 gms (200g)
Mustard leaves
150 gms (150g)
Chopped Tomato
0.5 cup (100g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Mustard oil
1 tsp (5g)
Grated Ginger
1.5 tsp (4.5g)
Clove Garlic, Minced
1 tbsp (15g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Plain Water
1 small cup (200g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Boil water in a large pot and blanch Sarson leaves(mustard greens) and bathua for 5-6 minutes. Drain and let them cool. Blend them into a coarse paste (optional for texture)
Cooking Steps
Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy and the oil separates.
Add the blended greens (mustard and bathua) to the pan and mix well.
Add water as needed and simmer the saag for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Hemant Kumari Das
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and I loved how light yet filling this Sarso & Bathua Mixed Saag turned out to be. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Radhika Mani Chauhan
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Sarso & Bathua Mixed Saag has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."
Gaurav Lata Thakur
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Rajesh Kumar Mukherjee
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I loved how light yet filling this Sarso & Bathua Mixed Saag turned out to be. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"