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Indian Spiced Dark Leafy Greens (sarson ka saag)

Ali Segersten (author)
INDIAN SPICED DARK LEAFY GREENS-1

This classic North Indian dark leafy green recipe pairs well with other Indian flavored dishes such as this North Indian Chicken Curry or this Coconut Curry Braised Chicken. If you are on a plant-based diet, then serve this recipe alongside this Chana Masala recipe. 

Ingredients
2 tablespoons avocado oil (or ghee)
1 medium onions finely chopped
1 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 serrano chili peppers finely chopped
1 teaspoons garam masala
½ teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoons sea salt
2 large bunches kale chopped
1 large bunches mustard greens chopped
1 cups water
1 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime juice)
5.0 2 reviews

And…

Jan 15, 2024

These are SO GOOD!!! And like the last reviewer, I bought ingredients and am making it again this week. Super warming, and delicious during this frigid winter cold spell. I made it with the kale and baby arugula since I couldn't find mustard greens. I also paired it with the Coconut Curry Braised Chicken. Wonderful combination!! Thank you Ali!

Cas…

May 21, 2023

This is delicious we’ve made it twice already and can’t get enough. The bunches of leafy greens are pretty interchangeable.