Saag Chicken {Classic Spinach and Chicken Curry}
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Saag Chicken {Classic Spinach and Chicken Curry}
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Family favorite Saag Chicken recipe with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy spinach gravy, bursting with bold Indian flavors—perfect for a hearty, wholesome meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach rinsed well
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs skinless boneless, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into quarters
- 1 plum tomato cut into quarters
- 8 garlic cloves
- 2 inch ginger root diced
- 2 green chilies
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
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Instructions
- Heat 6 cups of water in a saucepan over high heat. Add the spinach and blanch just until the spinach wilts.
- Add 2 cups of ice and 2 cups of water to a bowl. Scoop out the spinach and add to the bowl with ice water.
- Squeeze out all the water from the spinach and add it to the blender. For a smoother sauce, blend the spinach thoroughly. For a more rustic texture, pulse the spinach until you get the desired texture.
- Blitz onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chilies in a blender to make a coarse puree Note: Avoid blending into a smooth puree, as this can intensify the raw onion flavor and overpower the curry's balance.
- Heat ghee in a medium saucepan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle for 30 seconds.
- Add onion tomato puree, turmeric powder and coriander powder, half of the salt and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or just until the oil starts to separate.
- Add chicken, garam masala, and remaining salt and mix well. Cook covered on medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add pureed spinach and mix well. Cook until the curry comes to a gentle boil.
- Garnish with cream and Kasoori methi.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1172mg
(49%)
Potassium
750mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
7416IU
(148%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 7416IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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