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Sarson ka Saag & Makki ki Puri

It is an awesome traditional recipe with some changes in saag. Makki ki puri is the easiest method to make. It reminds the fragrance of Punjab.

Serves3

Cooking Time30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Sarson leaves
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves
  • 1/2 cup bathua leaves
  • 1/3 cup Chana Dal
  • 1 chopped turnip
  • 1 tsp ginger (chopped)
  • 5-6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 medium size onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1-2 green chillies chopped
  • Half cup ghee
  • as per taste Salt
  • For Puree 1 small radish
  • 3 Cups Makki Flour
  • As required oil to fry the purees
  • As per taste Salt
  • luke warm water to knead the dough

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Clean all leaves wash 2-3 times in a big bowl. Chop coarsely. Set aside.
  2. 2

    Soak Chana Dal for 10 mins. In a wok boil 2 cups water and add the Dal chopped turnips, cook covered on low flame for 5 mins so that Dal is just done but not mushy.
  3. 3

    Add the chopped leaves and cook covered for 2-3 mins. Keep aside on a plate for 5 mins.
  4. 4

    Put in a blender and blend smooth for a purée.
  5. 5

    In a wok heat ghee and add chopped garlic, stir for 1 min, add chopped onions, ginger and green chillies and brown it but not too much.
  6. 6

    Add the tomato purée and mix well.add salt and stir. Set aside.
  7. 7

    In a separate wok heat 1 Tbsp ghee and add red chilli powder. Just stir for 30 seconds and add to the Sarson da Saag.
  8. 8

    For Makki ki Roti - peel the radish and grate fine. Add little salt and set aside for 5 mins to drain out water.
  9. 9

    In a bowl add Makki flour, add grated radish after extracting all water. Add salt and make a dough adding water as needed.
  10. 10

    Make balls and lightly with a rolling pin roll, sides would be uneven which is okay and make small purees.
  11. 11

    Fry the purees until crispy and golden brown.
  12. 12

    Plate with jaggery, salad and enjoy a delicacy from Punjab - Sarson da Saag & Makki ki Puri.