As soon as the winter season arrives, people's tongues are ready to taste it. This is because in this season, along with all the vegetables, saag is also available in the market. In such a situation, in the greed of eating Desi food, mustard greens, and corn bread are made in every house. People like to eat it with white butter, jaggery, buttermilk, and pickle with great gusto.
Although everyone likes to eat saag, children start making faces just by hearing its name. In such a situation, we are going to give you some tips, so that not only the elders of the house but also the children eat the saag made by you with gusto. If you make saag by following these tips, then the children will not only finish the plate, but they will not be able to stop themselves from asking for it again.
Clean properly
Many times people do not clean the greens in a hurry, due to which soil particles remain in it and the taste of the greens gets spoiled. In such a situation, wash the greens well so that the soil, dust, and pesticides are completely removed. It is more effective to wash it after soaking it in water for a while.
Do not cut it too finely.
Most people feel that grinding the greens in a mixer or chopping it finely increases the taste manifold. Whereas it is not so. Due to fine chopping, the nutrients of the greens are lost. In such a situation, cut the greens in the right parts only.
Do not boil for too long.
Do not boil the greens for a long time, because this can destroy its nutrients. If boiling is necessary, then cook it on low flame for a short time. Keep in mind that the gas should be light during this time.
Do not add too many spices.
Not many spices are used in greens. Use mild spices to make it so that the natural taste of the greens remains. Mustard oil or ghee enhances the taste of greens.
Cook with a lid
Covering greens helps maintain their heat, which helps them cook faster and also retain their nutrition. If you cook them uncovered, not only will their nutrients be lost, but it will also take a lot of time to cook.
Use less water and more greens
While cooking greens, most people add more water. They think that doing so enhances the taste of greens. But it is not so. The taste of greens can deteriorate a lot due to excess water.
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