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Saag
Sarsoon ka saag cooked with makkhan in India
Saag
Alternative namesSaagwala
Place of originPakistan, India, Nepal
Region or statePunjab region, Orissa
Main ingredientsMustard leaves
Mutton (goat) saag with naan
Saag paneer

Saag (Hindi: साग; Template:Lang-pa; Template:Lang-ne; Template:Lang-or) or sag is a Leaf-based (spinach, mustard leaf, Basella, etc) dish eaten in South Asia with bread such as roti or naan,[1] or rice (in Orissa and West Bengal). Saag can be made from spinach, mustard leaves, finely chopped broccoli, or other greens, along with added spices and sometimes other ingredients such as paneer. On some menus, it is called saagwala.

Saag is more common in Haryana, Uttar pradesh, Punjab, especially Sarsoon ka saag, where it may be eaten with makki ki roti. This roti is made of corn flour and is yellow in colour, though it can also be eaten with other breads. Saag/sag however can be a catch-all term for various green-leaved dishes. Saag aloo is a common dish in Pakistani/Indian cuisine as served in restaurants and take-aways in the Western world.[citation needed]

Variations

  • Odisha
    • Kalama saga (କଳମ ଶାଗ)
    • Kosala/Khada saga (କୋସଳା ଶାଗ/ଖଡା ଶାଗ)
    • Leutia saga (ଲେଉଟିଆ ଶାଗ)
    • Palanga saga (ପାଳଙ୍ଗ ଶାଗ)
    • Basella alba Poi saga (ପୋଇ ଶାଗ)
    • Baramasi/Sajana saga (ବାରମାସି/ ସଜନା ଶାଗ)
    • Sunusunia saga (ସୁନୁସୁନିଆ ଶାଗ)
    • Pitagama saga (ପିତାଗମା ଶାଗ)
    • Pidanga saga (ପିଡଙ୍ଗ ଶାଗ)
    • Methi saga (ମେଥି ଶାଗ)
Prepared from Methi leaves and Besara (mustard paste) cooked with vegetable[2]
  • Punjab
    • Saag paneer or palak paneer is a dish that contains paneer cheese and spinach.
    • Saag gosht or palak gosht is a version of the dish prepared with gosht (meat), often lamb in the Western world. The meat is usually cooked in a tandoor before being marinated in the other ingredients.
    • Sag aloo, saag aalu or palak aloo is fried aloo (potatoes) dipped in spinach curry, saag aloo is usually served with naan, chapati, and makki di roti. Saag aalu can be made with both spinach and mustard, although spinach is more common. Saag aloo is commonly served hot, and topped with ghee (clarified butter).

References

  1. ^ "Saag Recipe (Indian spiced spinach) | India | Whats4Eats". whats4eats.com. 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012. Saag makes a tasty and nourishing meal when paired with chapati or naan.
  2. ^ http://www.orissaspider.com/resources/2464-Methi-Saga.aspx