Sisunaak Ka Saag – Stinging Nettle Grass

The Sisunaak ka Saag / Bichoo saag is a badass plant that once touched can give you an itch and rashes that last for a couple of hours. This edible plant can be made into a scrumptious and nutritious Kumaoni classic, which is well worth the effort taken to make it. This is a dry curry made of nettle leaves, locally called ‘bicchu ghaas’. It is a nutritious dish from Uttarakhand. The plant is boiled, converted into a fine pulp, cooked slowly and garnished with butter.