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Healthy Vegan - Vegetarian Sarson Ka Saag, Potato, Paneer and Pea Pie

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I made this Sarson Ka Saag, Potato, Paneer and Pea Pie filling during British Pie Week (7th - 13th March 2016)  and then lost Internet connection for five days so could not share the recipe with you then.   I don't want to be pedantic, but many people make a mistake of thinking Spinach is Saag.  It is not and sadly many people of South Asian heritage continue to perpetuate this.  Why I am not sure, perhaps because they don't know their greens!  So let me tell you,  Saag is mustard greens and Palak is Spinach.  See Aloo Saag Pies .  We have similar ingredients, but our approach to making the filling is different.  She uses tamarind.  I don't but if you want you could dollop a tablespoon or two of sweet mango chutney, but its not essential.  I used tinned Sarson Ka Saag.  there is no way I will ever attempt making saag from scratch at home.   THIS blog link if you wish to learn more.  Saag is a dish I used to re...