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Sarson da Saag

Name: Sarson da Saag
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Mustard greens, washed and chopped; 200 g Spinach, washed and chopped; 2 tbsp Maize flour, for thickening; 1 tbsp Ginger, chopped; 6 clove Garlic, chopped; 4 tbsp Clarified butter; 1 pc Onion, finely chopped; 1.5 tsp Salt, to taste; 2 pc Green chilli; 1 pc Tomato, chopped; 2 tbsp Butter, white butter, to serve

65 min Medium 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 65 min · Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min

Updated on 28 October 2026

Photo: w:en:User:Lokantha / CC BY-SA 4.0

Punjab's winter classic: mustard greens and spinach slow-cooked down into a thick, earthy mash, tempered with ghee and ginger-garlic. Always served with makki di roti (maize flatbread) and a dollop of white butter.

Quick answer: 65 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Mustard greens, Spinach, Maize flour, Ginger · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

500 g 1.1 lb Mustard greens, washed and chopped
200 g 7 oz Spinach, washed and chopped
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Maize flour, for thickening
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ginger, chopped
6 clove 6 clove Garlic, chopped
4 tbsp 4 tbsp Clarified butter
1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Salt, to taste
2 pc 2 pc Green chilli (Optional)
1 pc 1 pc Tomato, chopped (Optional)
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Butter, white butter, to serve (Optional)

Steps

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Boil the mustard greens and spinach with ginger and green chilli in a little water until very soft.
⏱ Boiling greens · 25 min
Mash the boiled greens roughly with a hand blender or masher, keeping some texture.
Stir in maize flour and cook for 10 minutes on low heat to thicken.
⏱ Thickening saag · 10 min
Heat ghee in a separate pan; add chopped garlic and fry until golden.
⏱ Tempering garlic · 3 min
Add chopped onion and tomato; fry until the onion turns golden.
⏱ Frying the onion · 5 min
Pour the tempering over the mashed saag and mix well; add salt to taste.
Serve hot topped with a dollop of white butter, alongside makki di roti.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sarson da Saag take?

65 minutes in total: about 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.

Is Sarson da Saag hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 7 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Sarson da Saag serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Sarson da Saag halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Sarson da Saag?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: mustard greens, spinach, ginger, garlic, clarified butter, onion. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: maize flour.

Any tips for making Sarson da Saag?

Mash the greens by hand or with an old wooden madhani for the authentic rustic texture, not a fine blender.