Saag Chicken
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy spinach curry infused with aromatic spices and fresh ginger-garlic.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Indian
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- •10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- •1 cup plain yogurt
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- •2 tomatoes, diced
- •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- •1 teaspoon garam masala
- •0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- •0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- •0.5 cup heavy cream
- •to taste salt and pepper
Directions
- 1Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds; let them splutter for 30 seconds.
- 2Add diced onions and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink on the outside.
- 5Add diced tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala; cook for 3 minutes.
- 6Stir in yogurt and chopped spinach, then simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and spinach wilts.
- 7Add heavy cream and salt to taste; simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- 8Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
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