A seasonal and delicious take on a traditional saag recipe.
Course Curry, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword easy broccoli recipe, purple sprouting broccoli recipes, saag recipes, spring green recipes
Prep Time 10mins
Cook Time 25mins
Total Time 35mins
Servings 4
Calories 300
Ingredients
600gPotatoeschopped into 2cm cubes
200gSpring Greensloosely chopped into thick ribbons
1headCalabrese Broccolithinly sliced into 1/2cm thick peices
700mlVegetable Stock
2TablespoonsSunflower Oil
2MediumGreen Finger Chilliesthinly sliced
2MediumOnionsfinely diced
4ClovesGarlicfinely diced
20gFresh Gingerpeeled and finely diced
2TeaspoonsCumin Seeds
2TeaspoonsCoriander Seeds
1TeaspoonGround Turmeric
1(400g) CanChickpeasdrained and rinsed
15gFresh Corianderfinely chopped
Instructions
First cook the potatoes. Place them into a large saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 8-10 minutes until just cooked. Drain and reserve.
In a separate pan combine the chopped spring greens, broccoli and stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli has started to soften and the greens have wilted.
Pour the stock and greens into a food processor and whizz until smooth. Reserve until needed.
Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Toss in the cumin and coriander seeds and toast for about a minute until they begin to release their fragrance.
Tip in the chopped chillies, onion, garlic and ginger. Fry for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and is starting to take a little colour.
Pour in the cooked potatoes, chickpeas and turmeric. Combine evenly with the cooking veggies and spices. Then pour in the blended greens. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and season to taste. Finish the saag with the chopped fresh coriander sprinkled over the top.