Kale Sarson Ka Saag is a healthy variation of the traditional dish that incorporates kale in addition to mustard greens. This variation offers a unique flavor and a boost of additional nutrients, making it a healthy and tasty alternative.
Wash greens thoroughly in cold water. Allow excess water to strain through a colander.
Discard the woody ends of the stems. Chop soft stems finely, leaves roughly.
Chop onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili.
Instant Pot Kale Sarson Ka Saag
In the inner pot of Instant Pot, add kale, mustard greens, onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste, and water. Close the Instant Pot.
Turn on Instant Pot to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for “3” minutes, vent sealed. Followed by natural pressure release for 5 minutes, and then quickly release the remaining pressure.
Open the Instant Pot lid. Using a hand blender or immersion blender, pulse the greens a few times, until desired consistency.
Turn ON SAUTE (normal), add maize flour slurry, and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn OFF SAUTE.
Prepare the tempering on a stovetop. On medium-high heat, in a saucepan, add ghee or oil. When ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, dried red chili, asafetida, garlic, and onion. Sauté until light brown, around 3-4 minutes. Turn OFF the heat. Add red chili powder, and pour this tempering over greens.
[Optional] Add garam masala, and some lemon juice to taste. Mix well.
Serve hot with Makke ki roti or any other flatbread of your choice.
Stovetop Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Heat a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, add the chopped greens to it and blanch them for about 5-10 minutes or until they become tender.
Drain the greens and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a blender or food processor and blend them until they become a smooth puree.
Heat ghee or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Add chopped green chilies and sauté for another minute.
Add the pureed greens to the pan and mix well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder to the pan and mix well.
Add maize flour slurry, and mix well.
Let the saag cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Serve hot with Makke ki roti or any other flatbread of your choice.
Notes
Please refer to the recipe post for the following:
How To Clean And Prep Greens
Tips For Best Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Easy Kale Sarson Ka Saag Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kale Sarson Ka Saag
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
1667
IU
33
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.