Sarson da Saag Recipe | मेरे घर की स्पेशल सरसों का साग की | Winter Recipe | Chef Kunal Kapur

mustard greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is more widely available and offers similar flavors.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats can thicken the dish while being more nutritious.

Wash and chop the mustard leaves, spinach, methi, bathua, and radish leaves.

Soak channa dal in water for a few hours and drain.

In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add green chilies and chopped greens to the pot, mixing well.

Add turnip and soaked channa dal, then pour in water to cover the mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cook until all greens and turnip are tender, about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer to a blender.

Return to heat and stir in maize flour, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt to taste and prepare the second tempering with desi ghee and chili powder, adding it to the dish before serving.

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