Punjabi Saag

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AuthorSheenaCategory, DifficultyIntermediate

Saag is a known as a good luck type of dish that is made on special occasions. Apparently, it has special powers to assist families in “mingling & mixing” together especially during weddings. (I was told this by my Aunt)

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time9 hrs 30 minsTotal Time9 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients:

 1 lb Broccoli Rabe, chopped in large chunks (remove 1" from stem at bottom)
 1 Bundle Kale, chopped in large chunks (remove 1" from stem at bottom)
 16 oz Spinach
 7 cups Water
 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
 1 Medium onion
 ½ tsp Minced ginger
 ½ cup Crushed tomatoes
 2 tsp Salt
 1 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
Optional
 1 tsp Extra hot chili powder

Directions:

1

Add Broccoli Raab, Kale and water to large crock pot cook 1.5 hrs on high.

2

Fold in Spinach, cover and lower heat setting to low & cook for 8 hours. ** I let it cook overnight**

3

Using an immersion blender; blend all the greens until it looks like a thick puree. **You may need to add water, if the greens mixture is too dry**

4

This puree yields about 4 cups. I use 2 cups right away & freeze 2 cups for the next time.

5

Now make the “tarka”

6

In a food processor “chop” the onions and garlic, set aside

7

Put a large deep dish saute pain over medium/high heat.

8

Add EVOO, once heated add the onions, garlic, ginger and saute until the onions begin to brown.

9

Add Crushed tomatoes & all of the seasonings; saute for until well combined and begins to bubble

10

Add the 2 cups of green puree. Saute until well heated; cover & cook on low for 20 minutes; mixing occasionally.

11

Serve & Enjoy!

Optional
12

Add a pat of butter on top when you serve each bowl. It adds a great silky look & buttery taste. My sons love it and so do I!

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ¾ cup

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 137.3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g6%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 9g36%
Protein 9.4g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 1 lb Broccoli Rabe, chopped in large chunks (remove 1" from stem at bottom)
 1 Bundle Kale, chopped in large chunks (remove 1" from stem at bottom)
 16 oz Spinach
 7 cups Water
 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
 1 Medium onion
 ½ tsp Minced ginger
 ½ cup Crushed tomatoes
 2 tsp Salt
 1 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
Optional
 1 tsp Extra hot chili powder

Directions

1

Add Broccoli Raab, Kale and water to large crock pot cook 1.5 hrs on high.

2

Fold in Spinach, cover and lower heat setting to low & cook for 8 hours. ** I let it cook overnight**

3

Using an immersion blender; blend all the greens until it looks like a thick puree. **You may need to add water, if the greens mixture is too dry**

4

This puree yields about 4 cups. I use 2 cups right away & freeze 2 cups for the next time.

5

Now make the “tarka”

6

In a food processor “chop” the onions and garlic, set aside

7

Put a large deep dish saute pain over medium/high heat.

8

Add EVOO, once heated add the onions, garlic, ginger and saute until the onions begin to brown.

9

Add Crushed tomatoes & all of the seasonings; saute for until well combined and begins to bubble

10

Add the 2 cups of green puree. Saute until well heated; cover & cook on low for 20 minutes; mixing occasionally.

11

Serve & Enjoy!

Optional
12

Add a pat of butter on top when you serve each bowl. It adds a great silky look & buttery taste. My sons love it and so do I!

Punjabi Saag