CHICKEN SAAG

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Classic Indian dish made with chicken and spinach. Serve with basmati rice.

Provided by Joe Ortiz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water, if needed
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon garam masala
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 112.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Shah Israr
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I've been looking for a good chicken saag recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried! The flavors were perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidera Chiyeze
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nelva Lockwood nelva
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Diego Juarez
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


deep deepak singh
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. The flavors were great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Angel Lamia
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I'm a big fan of Indian food, and this dish did not disappoint! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Bridget nilly
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. The flavors were great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less salt next time.


Simon Garone
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I made this dish for my family, and they loved it! The flavors were great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jieur Rahman
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good. The flavors were good, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add more spices next time.


Ulaiasi Raturaga
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I've been looking for a good chicken saag recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried! The flavors were perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Talha Molla
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Nansamba Jesca
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Saboor Mughal
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The flavors were great, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili powder next time.


Bathsheba Igbum
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.


Adil Jutt
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Amanu
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this dish was amazing! The spinach and spices were so flavorful, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Kd Nilantha
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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