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The dish is known as sarson ka saag in Hindi and Urdu, saron da saag (or sareyan da saag in Punjabi, [7] [4] [8] sarsav nu shaak in Gujarati, [9] and sariso saag in Maithili. [10] Sarson, sarhon, sareyan, etc. derive from the Sanskrit word sarṣapa "mustard. [11] Saag/shaak derives from the Sanskrit word śāka "greens; vegetable leaves". [12]
Saag also spelled sag or saga, is an Indian and Pakistani cuisine leafy vegetable dish eaten with bread, such as roti or naan, [1] [2] or in some regions with rice. Saag can be made from mustard greens , collard greens , basella or finely chopped broccoli along with added spices and sometimes other ingredients, such as chhena .
Makki ki roti is often served with warming winter dishes based on greens , such as sarson ka saag and channa ka saag. In Punjab and neighbouring area it is also eaten with Maah (Urad) daal. [8] Dogras have folk songs that mention Makki di roti. [9] Maize food items are also popular in Rajasthan and one of that is maize roti. [10]
Saag is a winter and spring delicacy; it is one of the most popular dishes of Punjab. Eggplant: Baingan bharta is similar to baba ghanoush in the way the eggplant is prepared by roasting and peeling the skin off, but much richer, with the incorporation of much cooked tomato, browned onion and a variety of spices instead of tahini .
One of the main crops is mustard or sarson: Its leaves are used to make sarson da-saag curry while its seeds are used for tempering and for making mustard oil, which is widely used as a cooking medium. Milk and dairy products such as dahi, paneer cream, butter and ghee are used. Butter is an important cooking medium apart from being consumed ...
Punjabi songs are sung, and everybody rejoices. Sarson da saag with makki di roti is usually served as the main course at a Lohri dinner. Lohri holds great importance for farmers. However, people residing in urban areas also celebrate Lohri, as this festival provides the opportunity to interact with family and friends. [37]
Makki roti: corn flour roti served with sarson ka saag, a classic dish of Punjab. Akki roti: Rice flour roti with grated vegetables and spices, served with chutney, a famous dish of Karnataka. Thalipeeth roti: Maharashtrian roti is made with bajra, jowar, rice, chickpea, and spices, served with yogurt or ghee, also popular in Karnataka.
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