Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
300 g

Mustard greens

washed and finely chopped

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Garam masala powder

150 g

Spinach Leaves (Palak)

washed and finely chopped

0.33 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

4 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas)

soaked over night

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

2 unit

Onions

finely chopped

1 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

50 g

Bathua leaves

washed and finely chopped

2 tbsp

Ghee

2 unit

Tomatoes

finely chopped

1 inch

Ginger

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Makki Ka Atta (Yellow Corn Meal Flour)

1 unit

White Butter

to serve

Step 1
~44 min

Soak kabuli chana overnight.

Step 2
~44 min

Pressure cook chana with salt for 6-8 whistles and drain.

Step 3
~44 min

Pressure cook sarson leaves, palak leaves, bathua leaves, water, salt, green chillies, and garlic for 3 whistles.

Step 4
~44 min

Mash the cooked greens with a potato masher and sprinkle corn meal over it.

Step 5
~44 min

Heat ghee in a kadai on medium flame.

Step 6
~44 min

Sauté ginger and garlic for a minute.

Step 7
~44 min

Add onions and cook until deep brown.

Step 8
~44 min

Add tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Step 9
~44 min

Mash the onion-tomato mixture with the back of a ladle.

Step 10
~44 min

Add salt, red chilli, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and coriander powder.

Step 11
~44 min

Mix well and add the pre-cooked greens and chole.

Step 12
~44 min

Simmer until the saag comes to a boil.

Step 13
~44 min

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with white butter.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.

Serve hot with a dollop of white butter and jaggery for a traditional experience.

Adding a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the tadka enhances the flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead; flavors meld better.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (mustard greens)
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Makki Ki Roti

Gajar Shalgam Ka Paani Wala Achar

White Butter

Jaggery

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Makki Ki Roti
Boondi Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Punjab, North India

Cultural Significance

A winter staple in North India, made with seasonal greens.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lohri
Makar Sankranti

Occasion Tags

Winter Dinner
Festive Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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