Mixed Greens (Saag) Recipe

Name: Mixed Greens (Saag)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces chopped spinach (or collard greens); 10 ounces chopped broccoli rabe; 20 ounces mustard greens; 1/2 cup cornflour; 1/2 cup green fenugreek leaves or 1/2 cup dried fenugreek leaves (optional); 1 chopped tomato; 1 tablespoon oil; Seasonings; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 teaspoons chopped ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

10 ounces chopped spinach (or collard greens)
10 ounces chopped broccoli rabe
20 ounces mustard greens
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 cup green fenugreek leaves or 1/2 cup dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
1 chopped tomato
1 tablespoon oil
Seasonings
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
If using fresh greens, trim and remove all fibrous material, and wash in a colander immersed in a large bowl filled with water; dirt will settle down.
2
Remove the colander and throw away the water.
3
Repeat until water is clear.
4
Chop or tear the leaves and boil them in about 3 cups of water and salt, on medium to high heat, for about 10 minutes until soft.
5
When little cool, give it a few rounds in the food processor or blender to make it smooth and creamy, adding corn flour, fenugreek leaves, and tomatoes.
6
Add more water as needed.
7
Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot on medium to high heat.
8
Add garlic.
9
Add ginger, cumin powder and coriander powder.
10
Stir for a minute.
11
Stir in the cooked greens gradually (making sure there are no lumps).
12
Add the remaining seasonings.
13
Cook, stirring occasionally, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until everything is mixed and Saag is to your taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces chopped spinach (or collard greens), 10 ounces chopped broccoli rabe, 20 ounces mustard greens, 1/2 cup cornflour, and more.

Yes, Mixed Greens (Saag) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mixed Greens (Saag)

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