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HARA SAAG (INDIAN SPICED MIXED GREENS)

HARA SAAG

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

111

4.2

10.9

5.2

4 katoris
30 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, you can consume: 3/4 katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1 katori
  • 1/2 kg mustard greens (sarso), lamb’s quarters (bathua), spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), amaranth (chaulai), cleaned and chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cm piece ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 small green chillies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 tsps groundnut oil
  • 1 cup (1/2 cup for grinding + 1/2 cup for cooking) water
  • 2 tsps maize flour (optional)

Dry Spices

  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Use minimal amount of salt
  1. Wash and clean the leafy vegetables thoroughly. 
  2. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomatoes and green chillies.
  3. Finely chop the leafy vegetables, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and green chilli.
  4. Boil 2-3 cups of water in the heavy bottom pot and add the chopped leaves. Blanch for 3-4 minutes and let it cool.
  5. Take a mixer jar/blender and add the leafy vegetables, salt, and a little water to it. Grind it coarsely.
  6. Take a heavy-bottomed karahi and cook the ground paste on a low flame. Add maize flour at intervals, if required, add 1/2 cup of water if the mixture is too thick. Simmer it for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  7. While the greens are cooking, heat the oil in a karahi/pan. Add asafoetida (hing), chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Sauté until onions turn brown. Now add chopped tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder. Cook well until oil separates. 
  8. Add the sautéed greens paste to the tomato mixture and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with make (maize) ki roti/multigrain roti.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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