Chicken saagwala is a Indian name which means chicken cooked in spinach. It is a well known cuisine from Punjab and is healthy . I have shared few green veg and non veg recipes in the blog, chicken saagwala is one more addition to those list. Chicken saagwala is cooked using chicken, spinach, tomatoes and few spices. It is served with either Roti, naan or rice. It tastes good with Matar pulav. Punjabis are fond of chicken and greens and this comes under their preferred food.
Hope you would enjoy this recipe.




Ingredients:
1 Chicken-cut into pieces
3 Cups pureed spinach
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Bay leaf
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 Cup onions-chopped finely or paste
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:

1. Heat about 1 cup of oil and add cumin, when it splutters, add bay leaf, ginger and the garlic, and saute till a light brown.
2. Add onions and saute till soft.
3. Add the chicken over high heat and turn around till opaque.
4. Lower the heat and let it cook, stirring a few times, till tender.
5. Add tomato puree and stir fry till fat separates. The oil should be floating on the surface or on the sides of the pan.
6. Add the salt, garam masala and the red pepper and stir till well mixed.
7. Add spinach and saute for 2-3 minutes.
8. Turn around a few times and serve hot garnished with the cream.
9. Chicken Saagwala is ready.
10. Serve it hot with Roti or Naan. Even pulav goes well with it.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 persons
Shelflife: 1 day
Serving Suggestion: Serve hot with roti, naan or pulav.


Note: Blanch the spinach and make puree of it for better taste. Blanching means chopping the spinach into small then, cook it in boiled water for few minutes, till it is cooked. It would turn dark green and tender soft when cooked. Then drain it, and allow it to cool for few minutes. Once it is cooled, blend it over mixer into puree.


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