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Makki roti and sarson da saag - the butter is the bomb

Makki roti and sarson da saag - the butter is the bomb

A classic winter plate of two makki rotis, sarson da saag and a big white-butter dollop is about 700 kcal. Skip just the makhan tower and the same plate drops to around 520 - the saag is light, the butter is the bomb.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Makki di roti and sarson da saag is the taste of Punjabi winter. The yellow rotis are warm and hearty. The green saag is rich with mustard leaves. Then comes the big white blob of makhan, butter, melted on top. People think this whole plate is super healthy because the saag is greens. It is healthy, yes. But the makhan tower quietly loads on calories. Let us count the plate with it and without it.

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