Saag

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Ingredients

250 grams	spinach leaves
1 cup	mustard greens
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	water
1 tablespoon	cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the spinach leaves and mustard greens thoroughly under running water.
2. 2 Boil the greens in a pot with 1 cup of water for about 10 minutes until they are tender.
3. 3 Drain the greens and let them cool slightly, then blend them into a coarse paste.
4. 4 In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
5. 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
6. 6 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
7. 7 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
8. 8 Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt, and mix well.
9. 9 Add the blended greens to the pan and stir to combine with the spices.
10. 10 Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. 11 Sprinkle cornmeal over the saag and mix well to thicken the consistency.
12. 12 Cook for another 5 minutes until the saag is well combined and heated through.