India, April 8 -- Fields ready for harvest, bright yellow mustard flowers, folk music, and family meals make Baisakhi one of Punjab's most cheerful festivals. Baisakhi celebrates the harvest season and marks the beginning of a new farming year. Homes become lively with dancing, colourful clothes, and special dishes cooked for family and guests.

A bowl of sarson da saag is one of the most loved Baisakhi food recipes. This Punjabi saag recipe is made with mustard greens, spinach, bathua, garlic, ginger, and green chilli. The greens are cooked slowly and mashed into a thick mustard greens curry with a rich and slightly spicy taste. Sarson da saag is usually served with makki di roti, onion, and white butter during Baisakhi meals.

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