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proof that leaves, given enough patience and ghee, become a religion
means A South Asian dish of leafy greens — spinach, mustard greens, fenugreek and the like — cooked down and spiced into a soft, savory mass, often served with bread or paneer.
from From Hindi and Urdu 'saag,' meaning leafy greens or potherbs, ultimately from Sanskrit 'shaka,' a word for edible vegetables and greens. The same root runs through several South Asian languages, which is why you'll meet 'saag' in slightly different guises across the subcontinent — and why 'palak' (spinach) so often gets pulled under its broad green umbrella.
- not just spinach
- mustard greens, fenugreek, amaranth all qualify
- punjab anthem
- sarson da saag pairs with makki di roti
- slow burn
- traditional cooking simmers greens for hours
- iron rich
- dark leafy greens pack serious nutrition
- name origin
- sanskrit shaka, meaning edible greens
saag paneer — spinach and cottage cheese curry, staple across indian restaurants since the 1960s
sarson da saag — mustard greens dish from punjab, traditionally eaten with makki di roti in winter
saag aloo — spinach and potato curry, common vegetarian dish in indian home cooking