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How to Make Chicken Saag - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken saag is a classic Indian dish that combines tender pieces of chicken with a flavorful spinach sauce. The result is a rich and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This recipe offers a simple and easy way to create this popular dish at home, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of India in the comfort of your own kitchen.

The key to making a delicious chicken saag is to use the right combination of spices and herbs to create a rich and aromatic sauce. With a ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 large onions, minced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon water, if needed
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 8 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.
  • Place spinach into a large pot with 1/4 cup of water; bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Allow spinach to steam for about 10 minutes; transfer into a blender and pulse until very finely chopped. Set spinach aside.
  • Place onions, garlic, and ginger into the skillet; fry over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes, ground coriander, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and cloves; stir in 1 tablespoon water, and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
  • Pour in milk and stir to combine. Add browned chicken pieces; bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and garam masala; cook until spinach starts to stick to the skillet, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

    • Nutrition

    450 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 736mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1474mg

    Categories

    Indian recipes
    Curry recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Spinach recipes
    Traditional recipes