(A) To make the Saag:
Wash the Spinach thoroughly under running water in a colander (if not pre-washed package).
Wash the turnips. Discard the ends & remove the skin. Cut into quarters.
Pressure cook the Spinach along with the quartered Turnips for 5 minutes with 1.5 cups of water.
Remove the Turnips. Keep aside.
In a Mixer/Grinder, blend the Spinach along with the stock to make a smooth pure.
Heat oil in a large pot or skillet.
Tip in the Jeera Seeds & the Chilli Flakes.
Add the onion. Saut until golden.
Add the Tomatoes followed by the Ginger.
Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are soft.
Add Salt, Turmeric, Degi Mirch Powder & the Garam Masala Powder.
Pour the pured Spinach & the canned Mustard. Stir well.
Let it simmer covered for 10-15 minutes. *Use a tight fitting lid to avoid splatters.
Now goes in the boiled Turnips. Stir well.
Cook for another 5 minutes.
The Turnip will break down into smaller pieces as you stir.
Add a tablespoon of Pure Ghee for glaze.
Transfer into a serving bowl. Add another tablespoon of Pure Ghee at the time of serving.
Serve hot with Makki Ki Roti/Tawa Roti/Tandoori Roti/ Parantha, Salad & Jaggery.
(B) To make the Makki Ki Roti:
(I made 8 mini Rotis)
Place Makki Ka Atta in a large mixing bowl.
Add boiling hot water, a little at a time.
Use a spatula or laddle to bind it.
Use your hand to knead the Atta when it cools down. Set aside covered until ready to use.
Cut open two large Ziplock freezer bags.
Place one on top of a large chopping board.
Make small balls of the dough with greased hands.
Place on the Ziplock bag.
Cover with the other Ziplock bag.
Flatten lightly with your fingers or use a rolling pin applying equal pressure.
(I used my fingers).
Remove the top layer of the Ziplock bag.
Carefully lift them & roast on a hot Tawa/Griddle. You may cook more than one at a time depending upon the size of your Tawa. (I cooked 3 at a time).
Flip a few times until light brown spots appear.
With the help of tongs, cook on open flame or on top of a Roti Ring (I used it as I have a glass top electric cooking range).
When done, place on a plate lined with paper napkins. Apply Ghee or Butter. Serve hot with Saag.
Its absolutely blissful!
