Anju's Sarson ka Saag (Mustard and Spinach Greens)

Ingredients

• 16 oz Yellow Onion
• 12 oz Mustard Greens
• 12 oz Spinach Greens
• 2 inch Ginger
• 14 cloves Garlic
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper
• 15 Cashew
• 2 tbsp Mayo
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (I use coconut oil)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Blanch and blend the greens ---

2. 2

   Roughly chop the mustard greens and spinach and add to a pot with half a cup of water. Cover and let it steam for a few mins

3. 3

   In the mean time create an ice water bath

4. 4

   Greens should be done in a few mins

5. 5

   Pour the greens into the ice bath and let it sit for a minute

6. 6

   Strain the greens in a colander. Save some of the water for blending

7. 7

   Add the greens to a blender with half a cup of the strained water. Use more if needed

8. 8

   Blend until it becomes a smooth paste.

9. 9

   --- Fry and blend other ingredients ---

10. 10

    Roughly chop the remaining ingredients

11. 11

    Heat a pot, add cooking oil and the ingredients

12. 12

    Fry until the mixture starts to turn brown

13. 13

    Let the mixture cool for about 10 - 15 minutes and add to a blender with half a cup of water

14. 14

    Blend to a fine paste

15. 15

    --- Finalize the Saag ---

16. 16

    Add the brown paste to a pot

17. 17

    Fry for a few minutes until it starts to release a little bit of oil

18. 18

    Add the blended greens along with the Mayo and salt. Mix and simmer for 10 minutes

19. 19

    Ready to serve with naan bread