Winter Saag (IP + Stovetop)
Saag is a North Indian dish that is traditionally made from mustard greens, spices and butter. It’s creamy, savory and delicious. My version is Whole30, paleo and gluten free compliant. It uses any greens you have in the fridge, along with coconut cream and lots of warm Indian spices to create the most comforting and creamy dish that will warm you to your fingertips in the winter. Pair this with a protein and some potatoes, and it’s a well balanced meal! Or, add some crispy pan-fried or air fryer paneer to this to transform it into saag paneer if you’re not doing Whole30. This is a very versatile dish and one that you’ll love making for meal prep. Leave me a comment below if you try it. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 lb2 lb2 lb Spinach, washed and dried (stems removed)
- 14.5 oz14.5 oz14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes, diced
- 111 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Ghee
- 3-4 cloves3-4 cloves3-4 cloves Garlic, grated
- 111 Ginger Root, grated (1 inch piece of ginger)
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Turmeric
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Dried Fenugreek Leaves, (optional - I get these from Pure Indian Foods)
- .5-1 tsp.5-1 tsp.5-1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ground Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garam Masala
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 7 oz7 oz7 oz Coconut Cream, can (full-fat)
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Instant-pot instructions
- Press the sauté mode on your Instant Pot. Add in oil once heated, followed by onions, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, garlic, and ginger and sauté until onions are cooked down.
- Add in diced tomatoes and continue to sauté.
- Add in greens, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Turn Instant Pot to High-Pressure Cook for 12 minutes. Make sure the pressure valve is set to sealing.
- Once it's done pressure cooking, turn the valve to venting. Let all the pressure out.
- Open the lid once the pressure is fully released.
- Add in coconut cream and dried fenugreek leaves (optional).
- Use an immersion blender and blend all of the items in the pot until creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully remove all contents from the pot into a blender and blend until creamy.
- Garnish with a dollop of ghee, a pinch of paprika, a handful of chopped red onions and/or slices of jalapeños depending on your tolerance for heat.
- Serve hot with protein of choice, or cauliflower rice.
Stovetop instructions
- Place oil in a pan on medium heat. Add onions, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, garlic, and ginger and sauté until onions are cooked down.
- Add in diced tomatoes and continue to sauté.
- Add in greens and saute until cooked down and completely wilted.
- Add salt and pepper to taste into the pot, as well as coconut milk and dried fenugreek, and stir well.
- Use an immersion blender and blend all of the items in the pot until creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully remove the contents from the pot into a blender and blend until creamy.
- Garnish with a dollop of ghee, a pinch of paprika, a handful of chopped red onions and/or slices of jalapeños depending on your tolerance for heat.
- Serve hot with protein of choice, or cauliflower rice.
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Egg Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nut Free Paleo Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegetarian Whole30This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 218 |
Fat: | 18 g |
Carbohydrates: | 10 g |
Protein: | 3 g |
Cholesterol: | 18 g |
Sodium: | 530 mg |
Fiber: | 5 g |
Sugars: | 4 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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