Sarson ka Saag

Sarson ka Saag (Mustard Greens)
This is the best and most authentic recipe for the dish you know as Saag.

Ingredients

3 bunches of mustard greens
1 bunch of spinach
6 green chillies chopped
6 cloves chopped
1 onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 inch piece ginger grated
Fine cornmeal flour
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds
1 pint water
Ghee
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Finely chop the mustard greens and spinach and place them in a large heavy base pan along with the water, garlic and chillies add 3 tsp of salt. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 1.5 hrs.
After the greens have been cooked take the pan off the hob and use a masher or blender to break them down. Add the cornmeal flour and thicken to a consistency you are happy with.
Put back on the heat and cook for 5/10mins.

In another large pan add 1.5 tblsp Ghee and heat.
Add the onions and cook until they are golden brown.
Add the garam masala, cumin seeds and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes start to brown then add the ginger and cook for another 5mins.

Add to this mixture the greens from earlier and mix thoroughly.
Adjust the seasoning.

Enjoy with flat cornmeal bread.
Yummy