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
- 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
- Protein 4.78 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.78 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 42.3 mg Moderate
- Sodium 106.62 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.44 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.46 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 190.53 mg Moderate
- Iron 6.35 mg Good Source
- Potassium 817.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 115.78 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 54.51 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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