saag chicken

(1 RATING)
30 Pinches
Chicago, IL
Updated on Jun 9, 2012

My friend and I had wanted to try a few new indian recipes we hadn't tried before, and this was one of our favorites. This creamy spinach sauce can be made with mixed vegtables,paneer, shrimp, lamb, fish, it doesn't have to be chicken. Its also very good just to dip naan in

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces skinned
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 2 large tomatoes crushed
  • 1" - piece of ginger minced
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 4 bunches spinach washed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon corriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 2 large cardamon pods
  • 2 - cloves
  • 7 tablespoons vegtable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make saag chicken

  • Step 1
    fry chicken in 4 tbs oil for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned, set aside.
  • Step 2
    put the spinach in a deep pan, add 1/4 cup water bring to boil and remove from heat. Let cool, when cool , grind in blender and set aside.
  • Step 3
    heat remaining oil add ginger, garlic, onions saute till lightly browned. Add tomatoes, salt, cayenne, corriander, turmeric,cloves and cardomom.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of water, cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • Step 5
    Add chicken and milk, simmer until the chicken is tender.
  • Step 6
    Add spinach and garam masala.
  • Step 7
    Cook until spinach starts sticking to the pan. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Add butter and cover until ready to serve.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: Indian
Method: Stove Top

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