Green Goodness Saag

                              Green Goodness Saag

This powerhouse of  nutrition saag is inspired by the iconic Sarson ka Saag of Punjab, only thing is that there is no Sarson leaf in it. Everything in the plate is edible..Rice color is natural but achieved by unconventional item; no turmeric, no Carrot, it is beetroot. Flower is made of Carrot and stick like thing is made of thin strips of rolled Burrito Tortilla.

My Hubby loves Broccoli and Bok Choy and I cook various dishes out of these, so here I thought to incorporate them in Indian style saag and do I need to say that it turned out awesome😊.

 Ingredients:

1. 1. Spinach -1/2 cup
   2. Methi Leaves-1/4 cup
   3. Broccoli florets-1 cup
   4. Baby bok choy-1 cup
   5. Tomato-2 (Skin removed)
   6. Wheat flour-2 tbsp. 
   7. Bay leaf-1
   8. Onion-1 large finely chopped
   9. Ginger-1" piece grated or minced
   10. Coriander powder-1 heaped tsp.
   11. Red chilli powder-1 tsp.
   12. Garam masala ( I freshly grind 1 black cardamom, 4 black pepper, 2 cloves, lil mace and half " piece of cinnamon).
   13. Butter (optional)
   14. Kasoori Methi-1 tsp.
   15. Oil-1/4cup
   16. Salt

   Procedure:

   • Clean the greens and roughly chop them.
     
     • Now,put them in a pot and cook them covered till they get tender, no need to add water because the greens will leave water.
     • When done,give them an ice bath if you want, this trick keeps them green even after cooking.
     • Blend them when cold, don't  make a smooth paste.
     • Heat oil in a large pot and throw bay leaf,then finely chopped, saute till they turn light pinkish in color.
     • Add wheat flour and keep stirring for about 1.5 minutes. 
     • Now add chopped tomato and grated ginger, salt, red chilli and coriander powders and cook it covered till tomatoes are wilted.
     • Add blended greens and cook them covered stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
     • Add 2-3 tbsp. of water, kasoori methi and freshly ground spices.
     • Add one cube of butter, I avoided this time as we had our quota in the morning breakfast!
     • Serve with Tandoori roti or oven wali Moti roti and rice.
     • I seved it with the items shown in the picture and Oven's Moti Roti which is not in the picture.
     Enjoy!