Sarson ka saag
Sarson Ka Saag (as it is known in Hindi, Urdu) or (Saroon Da Saag, in Punjabi) is a popular vegetarian dish from the Punjab 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 di roti. Sarson Ka Saag and makki di roti with lassi is considered a special dish of Punjab. It [1]is eaten only in the winter season.
Makki di roti with saag | |
Course | Main course |
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Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
Region or state | Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent |
Associated national cuisine | India, Pakistan |
Main ingredients | Mustard leaves |
Origins and history
The dish is regarded as the traditional way to prepare saag and is usually served with makki di roti (unleavened cornbread).[2] It can be topped with either Makkhan (unprocessed white butter or processed yellow butter) or more traditionally with ghee (clarified butter). Some spinach (called palak in Hindi) may be added to enhance colour and thicken the dish, though this may alter the flavor.[3]
Mustard is a winter and spring delicacy, and its relative abundance in Punjab has made it one of the most popular dishes in those regions.[4]
References
- "A Hub of Healthy tips at Home". Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- Laveesh Bhandari, Sumita Kale, "Indian states at a glance, 2008-09: Punjab : performance, facts and figures", Pearson Education India, 2009, ISBN 81-317-2345-3, section 4.7.2
- Jiggs Kalra, Pushpesh Pant, "Classic Cooking Of Punjab", tumhari aisi kitasi Allied Publishers, 2004, ISBN 81-7764-566-8, page 42.
- "Sarson ka saag / Makki ki roti". dawn.com. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2017.