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Ingredientes
- 2 cups of spinach leaves (thoroughly washed)
- 1 small turnip (peeled and washed)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 2 green chillies
- pinch of asafoetida
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- salt and red chilli powder - to taste
- 2 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
- butter cubes- to top on saag and makki roti (optional)
- For Makki ki Roti
- 2 cups corn flour
- 1 tsp ajwain (carom) seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- Water- enough to knead a soft dough
- Some oil to cook the roti (bread)
- Serve it hot topped with butter and Sarson ka Saag.....some green chillies (only if u can handle :D ) and red radishes go so well with it as salad. :)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 885g | |
| Calories 1229 | |
| Calories from Fat 350 | 28% |
| Total Fat 39.75g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 19.83g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 2463mg | 103% |
| Potassium 1765mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 203.38g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 12.79g | 9% |
| Protein 27.56g | 44% |
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