Mixed Greens (Saag) Recipe

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Mixed Greens (Saag)
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Directions:

  1. If using fresh greens, trim and remove all fibrous material, and wash in a colander immersed in a large bowl filled with water; dirt will settle down.
  2. Remove the colander and throw away the water.
  3. Repeat until water is clear.
  4. Chop or tear the leaves and boil them in about 3 cups of water and salt, on medium to high heat, for about 10 minutes until soft.
  5. When little cool, give it a few rounds in the food processor or blender to make it smooth and creamy, adding corn flour, fenugreek leaves, and tomatoes.
  6. Add more water as needed.
  7. Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot on medium to high heat.
  8. Add garlic.
  9. Add ginger, cumin powder and coriander powder.
  10. Stir for a minute.
  11. Stir in the cooked greens gradually (making sure there are no lumps).
  12. Add the remaining seasonings.
  13. Cook, stirring occasionally, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until everything is mixed and Saag is to your taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 173.31 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.81g 9%
Sodium 1147.47mg 48%
Potassium 343.78mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.96g 9%
Sugars 1.69g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6.91g 28%
Protein 8.26g 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 59%
Iron 42.3mg 235%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.68 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.97g 9%
Sodium 587.14mg 48%
Potassium 175.9mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.28g 9%
Sugars 0.87g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.54g 28%
Protein 4.23g 17%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 59%
Iron 21.7mg 235%
Calcium 73.7mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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