Sarson ka Saag is The Best Winter Dish For Good Taste And Health; Here's Why You Must Eat Mustard Leaves

Sarson ka Saag is the most loved vegetable dish in the northern part of India. It is popularly known as saron da saag in Punjab. During winter, mustard green (sarson) is found in abundance in northern states of India, especially in Punjab and this is the reason why this dish is most popular in this region. Sarson ka saag not only tastes yummy, but it is also highly nutritious. Let's take a look at why it is worth having sarson ka saag in winter.

Sarson ka saag is prepared by seasonal mustard leaves along with other green vegetables like spinach and radish leaves. Sarson ka saag goes best along with makki ki roti, which is made out of maize flour. The roti can be topped with desi ghee to make it more delicious and enhance its nutritional property. Makki ki roti contains lots of fibre and suits best for people following a gluten-free diet. Now let us explore why sarson ka saag is the best vegetarian dish in winter.

Why You Should Eat Sarson ka Saag in Winter

Sarson ka saag's primary ingredient is mustard green, which is rich in antioxidants and also includes essential micronutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E. Food rich in antioxidants are good in winter as they prevent cell damage in the body, thereby, protecting it from free radicals. The presence of free radicals can cause various health problems. Apart from this, eating sarson ka saag will make your skin glow as it helps produce collagen in the body. Collagen is a protein that's vital to maintain skin elasticity.

Sarson da saag is also loaded with iron along with calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium and manganese, which are vital nutrients and help in the smooth functioning of the body. This traditional North Indian dish is also good for heart health as mustard green helps in decreasing the level of bad cholesterol. Therefore, sarson ka saag should be cooked ample number of times in winter to make this cold weather more enjoyable and healthy.

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