SARSO KA SAAG & MAKKI DI ROTI

Punjab is the land of rivers, vast agricultural lands, larger than life people, and most interestingly--- scrumptious food. Dishes like Sarson Da Saag, Tandoori Chicken, Shami Kebab, Makki di Roti, etc. are some Punjabi dishes that rule over the hearts of all food lovers. The culinary practices of the state are simple, rustic, yet exotic in their own way.

Punjabi cuisine is known for its rich, buttery flavours along with the extensive vegetarian and meat dishes. One of its main features is its diverse range of dishes. Restaurant-style dishes use large amounts of ghee and butter. Some food items are eaten daily while some delicacies are cooked only on special occasions.

The dish is regarded as the traditional way to prepare saag and is usually served with makki di roti( unleavened cornbread). It can be topped with either makkhan( unprocessed white butter or processed yellow butter) or more traditionally with ghee( clarified butter). Some spinach ( called palak in Hindi) may be added to enhance colour and thicken the dish, though this may after the flavour. Mustard is a winter and spring delicacy, and its relative abundance in Punjab has made it one of the most popular dishes in the region, as mustard has been grown in the Punjab for millennia.

A match made in heaven, Sarso ka Saag and Makki di Roti is just the perfect example of a dish eaten daily in Punjabi households, particularly during winters. It is a wholesome meal and generally consumed along with white butter or ghee, and jaggery. This provides the body with all essential nutrients that it requires during the winters.