Chicken Sagwala Recipe

Name: Chicken Sagwala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large onions, minced; 2 large tomatoes, crushed; 1 inch piece ginger, minced; 4 tablespoons milk; 4 bunches spinach, washed & chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 big cardamom pods; 2 cloves; 7 tablespoons oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, minced
2 large tomatoes, crushed
1 inch piece ginger, minced
4 tablespoons milk
4 bunches spinach, washed & chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 big cardamom pods
2 cloves
7 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Cook the chicken lightly in 4 tablespoons of oil until lightly browned and set aside.
2
Put the spinach in a deep pan, add 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil and remove from heat. Drain. When cool, grind in blender and set aside.
3
Heat the remaining oil and add ginger, garlic and onions until lightly brown. Add tomatoes, salt, cayenne, coriander powder, turmeric, cloves, and cardamom. Sprinkle with one tablespoon water. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Add chicken and milk. Simmer until the chicken is tender. Add spinach. Cook until spinach starts sticking to pan. Remove from heat. Add butter and cover until ready to serve.
4
Best served over spiced Indian Basmati rice.

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces, 5 garlic cloves, minced, 2 large onions, minced, 2 large tomatoes, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Sagwala 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 Sagwala

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