Indian Saag

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Indian saag is an easy-to-make thick, flavorful curry of cooked leafy green vegetables like mustard greens and spinach, frequently served with naan.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 green chile pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound chopped fresh mustard greens
1 pound chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir turmeric, cumin seed, chile pepper, and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2 Stir in chopped mustard greens and spinach a little at a time, adding the tougher stems and thicker leaves first. Cook and stir until greens are thoroughly wilted.
3 Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until greens are tender, about 10 minutes; add water as needed to keep greens moist.