Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag: The Taste of Punjab
Sarson Ka Saag - Mustard Greens Magic
Sarson ka saag is a popular vegetarian winter delicacy from the northern region of the Indian subcontinent. It is made from mustard greens (sarson) and spices such as ginger and garlic. It is often served with makki (corn) roti and topped with fresh white butter. It is a perfect warming food for winter.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of mustard greens, sarson
- 1 bunch of cleaned chopped spinach, palak
- 1 bunch of goosefoot, bathua
- ½ cup radish or turnip, chopped with leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh fenugreek, methi leaves, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 6 - 7 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1- inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 green chili
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- Salt, as per taste
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp sattu flour
- A pinch of asafoetida, hing
For the tempering (tadka):
- 2 tbsp ethically sourced A2 ghee
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 dried red chili
- A pinch of asafoetida, hing
Instructions
- Clean, wash and chop the greens well.
- In a pressure cooker, add the greens, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili.
- Add tomatoes, radishes, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
- Now, add water and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
- Open the pressure cooker and purée the saag using the blender. You can make a coarse paste or a super fine paste, as per choice.
- Now, take a pan, transfer the saag to it and add 2 tablespoons of sattu. This will help the saag to thicken.
- Let it cook well on a slow flame for another 20 minutes.
- Once it thickens and cooks well, start to prepare the tadka.
- In a pan, add A2 ghee, garlic, dried chili, and asafoetida.
- Transfer this mix to the saag.
- Stir and mix well.
- Serve hot with any roti or flatbread of your choice.
- Add a dollop of ghee or homemade butter as per choice and preference.
Variations and power tips:
- You can add A2 paneer or vegan paneer to enhance the taste too.
- Adding chicken or rajma beans will give it a punch of protein.
- Use greens as per choice and availability.
- Make sure you wash the greens well.
Notes
- Mustard greens are highly nutritious, have anti-cancer nutrient properties, and are also rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
- Spinach is rich in fibre and magnesium.
- Ginger and garlic have anti-inflammatory benefits.
- The dish overall is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients.
- Rotate the greens according to choice and availability, as each one possesses uniqueness.
Nutrition
Calories: 103.2kcalCarbohydrates: 9.2gProtein: 4.3gFat: 5.2g
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Makki Ki Roti - Relish Delish & Savour
What if we taught you how to make a flatbread loaded with antioxidants, fibre, B vitamins, and a punch of antioxidants too making it flavourful and tasty at the same time by doing the good old desi way?
Satiate your taste buds and reap the best of the nutrition minus the guilt and break the monotony of a healthy alternative in a new way.
Ingredients
- 1 cup maize flour, Makkai ka atta
- 2 tbsp sattu flour
- 1/2 cup fenugreek, methi leaves, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, optional
- 1/2 tsp bishop's weed, ajwain
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Lukewarm water to bind the dough, as needed
- Cold-pressed coconut oil/A2 ghee as required
- Salt/Pink salt to taste
Instructions
- For preparing methi roti, mix maize flour and sattu flour, fenugreek leaves, green chilies, ajwain, salt, a few drops of coconut oil/A2 ghee, and turmeric powder.
- Knead them well with some lukewarm water to make a stiff dough.
- Roll them out a little thicker than the usual rotis.
- Fry both sides of the griddle by applying little oil or ghee.
Variations and power tips:
- One can use coriander or dill leaves as per availability.
- You can also alternate maize flour with khapli wheat, amaranth, or jowar flour if it is unavailable.
- Knead the dough with lukewarm water as heat increases the speed at which flour absorbs liquid, and results in a smoother dough.
Notes
- Makki atta is a fibrous flour that ensures that sugar is slowly released into the bloodstream to prevent an insulin spike.
- It is also rich in iron, selenium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and zinc.
- Sattu flour is high in soluble fibre which makes it good for the intestine. It is low on the glycemic index, which makes it safe and beneficial for diabetics too.
- Sattu flour is rich in iron, zinc, protein, and magnesium and is low in sodium.
- Adding ajwain or bishop's weed makes it highly beneficial for the digestive system.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25.6gProtein: 3.2gFat: 4.67g
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