Spinach Saag

Embark on a flavorful journey with this vibrant Spinach Saag recipe, a classic North Indian dish bursting with earthy goodness and rich spices. Fresh spinach leaves are blanched and blended into a creamy puree, then simmered with a medley of aromatics like onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. The addition of ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala infuses the dish with bold, authentic flavors, while a dollop of plain yogurt adds a subtle tang and velvety texture. Perfectly balanced and naturally nutritious, this wholesome spinach curry pairs beautifully with steamed rice, warm naan, or soft roti. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and comforting vegetarian meal the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 large Onion
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 pieces Green chilies
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 3 tablespoons Plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Oil (vegetable or mustard)
• 0 to taste Salt
• 100 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt and set it aside to drain.

Step 2

Roughly chop the spinach leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool, then blend into a coarse puree. Set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and tomato.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Sauté the spices with the tomato mixture for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix well.

Step 10

Pour in 100 ml of water to adjust the consistency, and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Stir in the plain yogurt and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the yogurt is well incorporated.

Step 12

Sprinkle garam masala over the saag and stir gently.

Step 13

Remove from heat and serve warm with steamed rice, naan, or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609.0

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 2.7mg	0%
Sodium 4553.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 21.6IU	0%
Calcium 726.4mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 3862.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 42.4%