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Chicken Saag

Chicken Saag

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Saag combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach in a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this easy recipe will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast chopped into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 chili pepper minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste * see notes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounces baby spinach

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and garam masala.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pan, followed by cumin seeds. Cook until the mixture starts sizzling, then add onion, green pepper, and the ginger garlic paste. Cook until onion softens, then add tomato paste, spices, and water and combine well.
  4. Add spinach and cook until spinach wilts.
  5. Blend the mixture and return the chicken to the pan. Cook together for several minutes then serve.

Notes

  • Ginger garlic paste: Usually in the chilled section of the grocery store. If you can’t find this, use 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger and 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger.
  • TO STORE: Transfer the cooked and cooled leftover chicken saag curry to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
  • TO FREEZE: The leftovers also freeze well for up to 3 months. Just let them thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • TO REHEAT: You can easily reheat the leftovers in the microwave or a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or chicken broth.