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Saag
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 111 kcal —
- Protein 3.3 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 5 g 2%
- Fat 8.8 g 11%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 7%
- Fibre 2.3 g 8%
- Sugars 1.7 g —
- Sodium 385 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.9 mg 19%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 37 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 134 mg 10%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 55 mg 13%
- Phosphorus 49 mg 4%
- Potassium 376 mg 8%
- Zinc 1 mg 9%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
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Questions about Saag
What does saag mean?
Saag means leafy greens in South Asian cooking, rather than one fixed recipe. It often combines mustard greens with spinach or other leaves, cooked down with aromatics and spices.
How do you make saag smooth without it turning watery?
Wash the greens well, chop them and simmer in a covered pan with a little water until tender, usually 20–30 minutes. Blend them coarsely, then cook uncovered with the spice mixture until excess liquid evaporates.
What do you eat with saag?
Saag is often served with makki di roti, a flatbread made from maize flour, and a spoonful of butter or ghee. It also goes well with rice, chapati or naan.
Can you freeze saag?
Yes. Cool it promptly, portion it into airtight containers and freeze; use within about three months for best flavour. Defrost in the fridge, then reheat until steaming hot, stirring so it heats evenly.
What can you use instead of mustard greens in saag?
Use spinach with a little kale or spring greens for a milder version; add a small amount of mustard leaves or mustard greens if you want their peppery bite. Spinach alone cooks faster, so add it later than tougher leaves.
What is the difference between saag and spinach bhaji?
Saag is a broad term for a greens-based dish and may use several leaves, while spinach bhaji is specifically made with spinach. The listed spinach bhaji has 83 kcal per 100 g, compared with 111 kcal in saag.
Source: CoFID (UK) 15-629 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
