Sarson ka Saag
Mustard Greens (No Makki Roti)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no Makki ki Roti (cornbread) or any other bread/rice. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A classic Punjabi winter dish made primarily from mustard greens (sarson) along with other leafy greens like spinach and bathua. It's slow-cooked to a creamy consistency and often flavored with ginger, garlic, and green chilies, then topped with a generous dollop of ghee or white butter.
Key ingredients
Mustard greens, spinach, bathua (optional), ginger, garlic, green chilies, ghee/butter, minimal makki ka atta (cornmeal - often used as thickener).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no Makki ki Roti (cornbread) or any other bread/rice. Ensure minimal or no cornmeal (makki ka atta) is used as a thickener. Ask for extra ghee/butter.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Sarson ka Saag के साथ मक्की की रोटी, कोई ब्रेड या चावल न दें। मक्की का आटा कम या बिल्कुल न डालें। ज़्यादा घी/मक्खन दें।
Sarson ka Saag बिना मक्की की रोटी, ब्रेड या चावल के दें। मक्की का आटा कम या बिल्कुल न डालें। एक्स्ट्रा घी/मक्खन दें।
Watch out for
The traditional serving with Makki ki Roti is high carb. Cornmeal (makki ka atta) is often used as a thickener, which adds carbs. Always verify no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are mixed in.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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