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Kafuli Saag

Kafuli Saag

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Kafuli Saag is a legendary and nutrient-dense green preparation from the high mountains of Uttarakhand. It features a blend of spinach and fenugreek leaves that are slow-cooked and then thickened with a unique paste of rice flour or besan. This dish is prized for its magnifique earthy flavor and is often prepared in traditional iron kadhais to enhance its mineral content. It represents the simple and honest lifestyle of the Pahadi people who rely on forest greens for nourishment. Serve it hot with steamed rice or Mandua roti for a signature mountain meal experience.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

500g Spinach, chopped
200g Fenugreek (Methi) leaves, chopped
2 tbsp Rice flour
2 Green chilies, slit
1 tsp Jamboo (local herb) or Cumin
1 tbsp Mustard oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using a heavy iron kadhai is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional professional-grade dark green color.
  • Do not discard the water used for boiling; it contains magnifique nutrients and should be added back into the saag.
  • Adding 'Jamboo' herb provides a professional-grade high-end magnifique aroma that is essential for authentic Kumaoni taste.

Nutritional Information(Per 200g)

Calories

120 kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

6g

Carbs

14g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.