Makai ki Roti &Sarson ka Saag

                                           Makai ki Roti & Sarson ka Saag                                                                           

This is an authentic Panjabi dish. Sarson (Mustard) greens are found in full bloom during winter months. This saag tastes great with makai ki roti ( Yellow Corn flour). The fresh and sweet taste of corn makes these roti special.

Ingredients:
For Sarson ka saag
750 gm mustard greens
250 gm spinach greens
1 table spoon  yellow corn  flour
2 table spoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 table spoon ginger garlic paste
2 slit green chilies
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
Salt to taste
For Makai Ki Roti
2 cups yellow corn flour
1 cup wheat flour
1 tsp ajwain
salt to taste
Warm water to knead the dough
Preparation:
Sarson ka saag
1. Wash and chop both the greens
2. In a kadai heat 1 table spoon of butter and add the greens and cover and cook on a low flame till the leaves wilt
3. Cool the cooked greens and grind without adding any water
4. Heat the remaining butter in a pan and add onion and saute till it turns transparent
5. Add the ginger garlic paste and mix well
6. Add the ground greens , salt, slit green chili, chili powder, garam masal powder and mix well
7. Add 1 table spoon water to 1 table spoon of  yellow corn flour and mix well without any lumps
8. Add this to the ground greens and mix well.
9. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes
10. Take off the saag  from the flame and add a table spoon of butter.
Makai ki Roti
1. Mix both the flours, ajwain, salt and knead a soft dough adding warm water
2. Do not rest the dough
3. Make medium size balls and roll out into roti of 1/8 inches thick circles of 5-6 diameter
4. Cook on medium heat on a tava
5. Brush butter or oil on both the sides while cooking the roti
6. Serve hot topped with butter and hot sarson ka saag