Chicken Saag

Name: Chicken Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen spinach; 1 onion; 1 inch fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves; 1 fresh green chile; 0.25 tsp black peppercorns; 4 small tomatoes; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb chicken; 0.5 cup cream

Chicken, spinach and tomatoes come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with chilli and black peppercorns and simmered on the stove.

16 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 1 min · 16 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Puree everything but the last four recipe items in a food processor. Heat oil in a large skillet or medium saucepan. Saute the bay leaves for a couple minutes.
2
Add the spinach puree and the chicken; simmer until chicken is tender 30-60 minutes. Add cream or yogurt, heat through. Add some water or milk if spinach seems too dry. Serve when hot.
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