Mustard Greens

After trying beet and collard greens, I finally cut some Mustard Greens to try :) I had two Mustard plants that were taking over their squares to harvesting was very much needed! Just by removing the outer leaves I got this pile, which weighed in at 14oz, and I have LOTS more left!

Whilst researching Mustard Greens last week I noticed that they are used in the Indian dish Saag, which can be made with Spinach, mustard or Kale (or pretty much any greens from the sound of it!). I like Saag Paneer, or in this case Saag tofu, so I decided to try it out :)

Saag Tofu Ingredients

• 1lb Finely chopped greens
• 1/2 lb Firm Tofu (about half a block)
  
• 2 med tomatoes - pureed
• 1 tspn Ginger
• 1 tspn Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tspn Turmeric
• 1/2 tspn Chili Powder
• 1 Tbspn oil
• 1/2 tspn cumin seeds
• pinch of asafetida
• 1/2 tspn salt
• 2 tbsp Whole wheat flower
• 1/3 cup cream *(I used milk, and just doubled the qty)
  

Method:

• Blend Tomato puree and ginger. Mix coriander, turmeric, chili powder and salt in with ginger/tomato puree mix and set aside. Mix flour with cream and set aside.
• Cub tofu into 1/2" chunks, fry lightly and medium heat.
• Heat oil in pan, and asafetida and cumin seeds. When cumin seeds 'pop' add tomato mix and cook till reduced by half.
  
• Add chopped greens and cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Empy pan contents into blender and blend well, add some cream mixture if neccessary.
  
• Empty contents back into pan and return to heat, mix in cream mixture and cook for 5 mintues.
  
• Add tofu, cook through for a few minutes. Serve
  

After following the recipe and mixing the Mustard and some spinach I had to use up in the fridge I was left with a creamy dish that was more than edible (yummy!), and one I'd definitely cook again. Though I'd use less chili powder next time, maybe 1/4 tspn, perhaps using milk rather than cream made the dish spicier? I served the Saag with rice and some leftover Chole.

When I make it again I'll process it a bit more so it's more creamy and finely blended, but not bad for a first attempt and homegrown!