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Kashmiri Saag Recipe
An iron-rich side dish infused with the flavors of garlic and traditional Kashmiri spices.
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cups spinach, cleaned and chopped
- 1 black cardamom
- 3 dried Kashmiri red chilies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
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Prepare the Spinach:
Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Chop it into smaller pieces and set aside. -
Heat the Oil:
Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke slightly. Reduce the heat. -
Sauté the Spices:
Add cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, black cardamom, and dried Kashmiri chilies. Stir for a few seconds. Then, add the garlic and sauté until golden brown and fragrant. -
Cook the Spinach:
Add the chopped spinach to the pan and sprinkle salt to taste. Stir well and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until the spinach wilts and becomes soft. -
Add Fennel Powder:
Once the spinach is cooked, sprinkle fennel powder over it and mix thoroughly. -
Finishing Touches (Optional):
For an extra burst of flavor, you can add ½ tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar. Stir and cook for another minute. -
Serve:
Transfer the Kashmiri Saag to a serving bowl. Pair it with Panchmel Dal, Mooli Raita, and fresh Phulkas for a wholesome meal.
Enjoy this simple yet delicious Kashmiri Saag recipe as part of your everyday meals!
