SAAG dish of Indian and Pakistani cuisine consisting mainly of green leafy vegetables. The word Saag literally means “green vegetables” in Hindi, and it generally designates simmered preparations based on green leaves such as spinach, mustard, fenugreek, cooked with spices and often enriched with coconut milk. The ribs of chard not being common in India, this SAAG is a revisited recipe for this great classic of Indian cuisine. This dish highlights the chard, which go perfectly with scented spices such as turmeric, cumin and Garam Masala. Naturally gluten -free, this SAAG is an excellent option for Indian cooking enthusiasts. It can be accompanied by basmati rice or a gluten -free Naan bread, for a family dinner. Easy to prepare, it can be embellished with chickpeas or paneer cubes (Indian cheese) for a full meal.

Indian Saag with chard, vegetarian and gluten -free

India

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 30 mins Total time 40 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape Recipe themes: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 boot of chard (separate leaves and ribs)

• 1 chopped onion

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1 piece of fresh ginger (2 cm)

• 2 diced tomatoes (or a box of crushed tomatoes)

• 200 ml coconut milk

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 cc of turmeric

• 1 cc of Garam Masala

• 1 box of chickpeas (optional)

• 200 g of cubes paneer (optional and replaced with halloumi, mozzarella or tofu)

• Oil for cooking

• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. 1- Prepare the chard

   Separate the leaves from the ribs. Cut the leaves into strips and ribs into small pieces. Blanch the leaves and ribs separately in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.

   

1. 2- Brown the spices

   • Heat a little oil in a pan.
   • Brown the onion until it becomes translucent.
   • Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric. Mix well. 

1. 3- Add the tomatoes

   Add the diced tomatoes and simmer until you get a thick sauce.

   

1. 4- Incorporate the chard

   Add the whitened coasts and chard leaves to the sauce. Mix well.

   

1. 5- Addition of proteins

   If you use chickpeas, add them directly. If you opt for paneer, tofu or halloumi, brown it separately in a pan before adding it.

1. 6- Addition of coconut milk

   • Pour the coconut milk, sprinkle with Garam Masala, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes over low heat. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
   • Accompany with basmati rice or a gluten -free naan.

Keywords: Vegetarian chard Saag, gluten -free Indian recipe, coconut milk, spicy vegetarian dish, Indian kitchen with vegetables,

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