Chicken Saag Recipe

Name: Chicken Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fenugreek ground; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 1/8 pounds chicken thigh fillets cut into bite-size pieces; 4 green chillies small, or to taste, finely chopped; 5 cups spinach; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 piece ginger thumb sized, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed; 2 teaspoons tomato puree; 1 can plum / chopped tomatoes - if they are whole plum ones, break them up in the pan

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon fenugreek ground
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 1/8 pounds chicken thigh fillets cut into bite-size pieces
4 green chillies small, or to taste, finely chopped
5 cups spinach
1 onion finely chopped
1 piece ginger thumb sized, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed
2 teaspoons tomato puree
1 can plum / chopped tomatoes - if they are whole plum ones, break them up in the pan

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1. Prepare the spice mixture.
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2. Heat a good quantity of cooking oil in the pan, but leave the heat low.
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3. Slowly cook onions, garlic, chilli & ginger for about five minutes, turning frequently, until onions are soft and translucent.
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4. Turn up heat slightly and add chicken pieces. Season very well, stir, then add the spice mixture, coating the chicken - and stir again.
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5. Continue cooking slowly, stirring frequently, until the outside of the chicken pieces are cooked (probably about 5 minutes) - if need be, add a little more oil - don't let the spice mixture stick to the pot.
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6. Add the tomato puree and mix well, again not allowing anything to burn (add a small splash of water if it helps).
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7. Add chopped tomatoes, stir, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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8. Remove cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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9. Add spinach, stir in well, and cover for 2-3 more minutes, until spinach has wilted.
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10. If spinach isn't yet soft, continue stirring slowly until the heat wilts the spinach - when it's ready, serve immediately with rice or naan.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon fenugreek ground, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Chicken Saag falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Saag

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