Indian Greens Saag
Indian Greens Saag blends mustard greens and spinach into a lush, gently spiced curry with warm notes of turmeric, cumin, and garlic. The buttery base and green chile add depth and a mild heat, making it rich yet balanced. Serve Indian Greens Saag with naan or rice for a cozy dinner or a satisfying side at a family meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Indian Greens Saag, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 74 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 56
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, melt the butter; cook and stir the turmeric, cumin seed, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the chopped mustard greens and spinach gradually, adding the tougher stems and thicker leaves first. Cook and stir until the greens are fully wilted.
- 3
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and salt. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes; add water as needed to keep the greens moist.
- Calories 218.69 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.78 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 10.18 g 4%
- Total Fat 17.78 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 10.93 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 106.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.44 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 1.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 184.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.35 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 817.24 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 115.78 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 54.02 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Indian Greens Saag is an Indian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Spinach, Garlic, and Green Chile. Each serving provides about 218.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Indian Greens Saag?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Indian Greens Saag made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Spinach, Garlic, Green Chile, Ground Coriander. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Indian Greens Saag?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Indian Greens Saag easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Indian Greens Saag healthy?
- Indian Greens Saag has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 218.69 calories and 4.78 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 10.93 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required