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5 from 2 votes

Saag Chicken {Classic Spinach and Chicken Curry}

Family favorite Saag Chicken recipe with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy spinach gravy, bursting with bold Indian flavors—perfect for a hearty, wholesome meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Calories: 368kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh spinach rinsed well
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs skinless boneless, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium yellow onion cut into quarters
  • 1 plum tomato cut into quarters
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 2 inch ginger root diced
  • 2 green chilies
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • teaspoons kosher salt

Garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 6 cups of water in a saucepan over high heat. Add the spinach and blanch just until the spinach wilts.
  • Add 2 cups of ice and 2 cups of water to a bowl. Scoop out the spinach and add to the bowl with ice water.
  • Squeeze out all the water from the spinach and add it to the blender. For a smoother sauce, blend the spinach thoroughly. For a more rustic texture, pulse the spinach until you get the desired texture.
  • Blitz onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chilies in a blender to make a coarse puree Note: Avoid blending into a smooth puree, as this can intensify the raw onion flavor and overpower the curry's balance.
  • Heat ghee in a medium saucepan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle for 30 seconds.
  • Add onion tomato puree, turmeric powder and coriander powder, half of the salt and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or just until the oil starts to separate.
  • Add chicken, garam masala, and remaining salt and mix well. Cook covered on medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add pureed spinach and mix well. Cook until the curry comes to a gentle boil.
  • Garnish with cream and Kasoori methi.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7416IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
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