Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti Recipe in 7 Steps

Jan 08, 2025

Ingredients

For Saag: mustard (sarson) leaves, spinach, tbsp maize flour (makke ka aata), green chilies, ginger, garlic cloves, onion, ghee, salt and spices. For Roti: 2 cups maize flour, warm water, pinch of salt, ghee for greasing.

Step 1

Wash and chop mustard and spinach leaves. Boil with green chilies, ginger, and garlic in 1 cup water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Cool the boiled greens slightly and blend into a coarse paste. Avoid a smooth texture for an authentic saag consistency.

Step 3

Heat ghee in a pan, sauté chopped onions until golden. Add the green paste, maize flour, salt, and spices. Cook on low flame.

Step 4

Simmer the saag, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and spices as needed, and add a splash of ghee on top.

Step 5

For roti, knead maize flour, warm water, and salt into a soft dough. Divide into balls and roll gently into thick rotis.

Step 6

Cook rotis on a hot tawa. Flip and press gently to ensure even cooking. Brush with ghee once done.

Step 7

Serve the hot sarson ka saag with freshly made makki ki rotis, garnished with butter, jaggery, and onions for the perfect winter delight!

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