Cabbage Saag

Cabbage is one of vegetables that is not only nutritious but also quick to make. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It also contains significant amounts glutamine, an amino acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. It is a variety of ways in dishes ranging from soups and stews in European countries, to pickles in Korea, as a side dish in India and more.

Saag is a synonym for Sabzi or Sabji from where my ancestors hail from in India. A Saag refers to a vegetable and spicy sauce dish. The sauce is usually not very liquid and is intended to coat the vegetable.

Cabbage Saag

Ingredients:
1 medium head of cabbage shredded
2 tomatoes diced
Masala
1 & 1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp Jeera (Cumin seeds)
1 tsp black Mustard seeds
A pinch of Garam Masala (Optional)
Cilantro for garnish
Salt to taste

In a pan, heat oil. Then add mustard and jeera. Once the mustard splutters and its aroma is infused in the oil, add the cabbage. Mix well. Add the Masala and tomatoes. Once the cabbage is almost cooked, add salt as salt tends to make the cabbage leave water making it soggy. Add a pinch of garam masala before removing from the heat. Garnish with Cilantro. Serve hot with Chappatis or Rotis or Naan bread or Tortillas.

Besan ki Pulao

Wonder what to do with those left over food especially rice? Not a problem. I am here to share an easy and delicious recipe that can satisfy your palate. This recipe comes from my mother in law who is an awesome cook and I loved it. This dish tastes best when you make it with Basmati rice.
The main ingredient that gives its taste is Besan and hence the name of the recipe. Besan is a flour made from ground chickpeas. It is used in many countries and is a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. In the form of a paste with water or yogurt, it is used as a popular facial exfoliant in India.

Besan ki Pulao

Left over rice (about 2 cups)
1 tbsp Besan or Gram flour
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 small onion chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of plain red chilly powder (or your intake of heat level)
1 tbsp oil
A pinch of sugar
Salt to taste
Cilantro for garnish

Heat some oil in a pan. Add the onions, garlic, saute for a few minutes. Add the besan and saute for a couple of minutes. Now add the chilly powder, turmeric powder, mix. Add the rice, salt, sugar and mix everything together well. Garnish with cilantro.
Dinner is ready in less then 10 minutes. Serve with some raita is needed.

Tip: You can squeeze some lemon juice for added flavor.