Sarson ka Saag (Curry of Greens)

This dish is traditionally made with mustard greens, but really can be made with any type of greens, be they broccoli rabe, spinach, collards, chard, or even peas. The way that it’s outlined below makes for a stiff sort of side dish, but you could certainly water it down a bit with water or chicken/vegetable stock for a creamier consistency and then serve it over rice. Personally, I served it along side panko-crusted white fish and we had naan dipped in Greek yogurt too.

Ingredients

1. 1 1/4 pounds broccoli rabe
2. 1/2 pound spinach
3. 2 tablespoons cornmeal
4. 3 garlic cloves
5. 1 jalapeño, seeded
6. One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
7. 1 red onion, chopped
8. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
9. Salt

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
2. Add the broccoli rabe and cook for 2 minutes (to blanch)
3. Add the spinach and cook for 30 seconds
4. Drain the greens, transfer to a food processor and puree
5. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the greens and pulse, to combine
6. Set the pureed greens aside
7. Add the garlic, jalapeños, and ginger to the food processor and pulse until you have a fine chop, then add the onions
8. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil
9. Add the garlic-onion mixture and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned
10. Add the pureed greens and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally; add about 1/4 cup of water if the greens look dry
11. Season with salt and serve

Recipe adapted from Food and Wine