This Season Treat Yourself To Saag Chicken Using These Recipes

An interesting combination to start with, you may not even be a fan of saag but the combination in this dish is ultimate! You get the goodness of the green leafy vegetable and that of chicken. It is the best dish for the cold season even your kids will love it.

Sarson ka saag is rich in anti-oxidants, it is good for your eyes, controls your cholesterol and aids your digestion as well! Same for chicken, it is highly nutritious if had in the right quantities. Chicken is rich in proteins, it is very good for the heart, it boosts your metabolism and also prevents bone loss. So this dish is a win-winrecipe which is tasty, filling and healthy at the same time. Now without wasting time, let's jump on to the recipes.

Chicken Saagwala

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken - cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup oil
• 3 cups pureed spinach
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup onions - grated
• 1/4 cup tomato puree
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp powdered red pepper
• 1 tsp powdered coriander seeds
• Cream for garnish

Method:

• Heat oil and add cumin.
• Once it starts crackling, add bay leaf, ginger and the garlic, and
• saute till a light brown.
• Add and saute till soft.
• Add the chicken over high heat and turn around till opaque.
• Lower the heat and let it cook, stirring a few times, till tender.
• Add tomato puree and stir fry till fat separates.
• Add the salt, garam masala and the red pepper and stir till well mixed.
• Add spinach and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• If you want a thinner gravy, add a little water and cook some more.
• Turn around a few times and serve hot garnished with the cream.

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