**Chicken Saag: A Culinary Journey to North Indian Delights**
Savor the aromatic flavors of North Indian cuisine with a tantalizing dish called Chicken Saag. This delectable curry combines succulent chicken, creamy spinach, and a symphony of spices, creating a rich and flavorful experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover three enticing variations of Chicken Saag, each offering unique twists on this classic dish. From the traditional spinach-based curry to its variations featuring fenugreek leaves and hearty lentils, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Indulge in the richness of Chicken Saag, a dish that embodies the culinary heritage of North India and promises a satisfying and flavorful meal.
CHICKEN SAAG (CHICKEN AND SPINACH CURRY)
This quick and easy Chicken Saag (palak chicken) is the fastest curry you'll ever make from scratch. It's healthy and delicious with a flavor bomb of spices. You'll never need to order Indian takeout again with this recipe in your arsenal.
Provided by Victoria
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (if you plan to double the recipe, definitely use a pot instead of a skillet so you have room for all the spinach!). Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and saute until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, and lowering heat to medium-low if it starts to brown too quickly.
- Over medium heat, add the salt, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, and chili powder, and stir on medium-low heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds or so. Dissolve the tomato paste in the water by stirring vigorously together in a measuring cup or bowl. Then stir into the spices in the pan, creating a thick spiced sauce, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and gently stir to combine, as the skillet will be very full. Cover and raise the heat to medium-high, allowing the spinach to start to wilt. Occasionally remove the lid, stir, and then cover again until most the spinach has begun to wilt, about 3 to 5 minutes (can depend on the size of your spinach leaves). Remove the lid and finish stirring the spinach until it is completely wilted but still bright green, another minute.
- Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and puree until relatively smooth but still a bit chunky (you don't want it to be super smooth, a bit of texture is good). Taste and adjust salt and spice if necessary.
- Meanwhile, wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, return it to medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the cubed chicken pieces, sprinkle salt over the top to season, and cook until almost completely cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the spinach mixture back over the chicken, using a rubber spatula to get every last bit out of the blender, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to finish cooking. Stir in the yogurt, and serve immediately with basmati rice and/or naan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 1504 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN SAAG
Classic Indian dish made with chicken and spinach. Serve with basmati rice.
Provided by Joe Ortiz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and fry the chicken pieces until browned, about 8 minutes per side. Set the chicken aside.
- Place the spinach into a large pot with 1/4 cup of water, bring to a boil, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Allow the spinach to steam for about 10 minutes, then place into a blender, and blend until very finely chopped. Set the spinach aside.
- Place the onions, garlic, and ginger into the skillet, and fry over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, and salt; stir in 1 tablespoon water, and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Pour in the milk, stir to combine, and return the chicken pieces to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir the spinach and garam masala into the skillet, and cook until the spinach starts to stick to the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream, and bring the mixture just to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 112.9 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
1-WOK CHICKEN SAAG RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken tenderloins, spinach, tomato, medium red onion, cumin seeds, coriander, fresh basil leaf, coconut milk, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, coriander powder, curry powder, chili powder, salt, turmeric, chicken powder, salt, pepper
Provided by Ria Antony
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the Spices for Chicken with chicken pieces. Marinate for 20 minutes. Then, add oil to a wok and saute marinated chicken on medium heat until cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
- In a blender, blend together tomato, onion, and spinach. Once combined, add cumin seeds and water and grind into a fine paste.
- In the wok used earlier, heat oil and add ginger garlic paste. Immediately add spinach paste (from blender) on medium heat and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add curry spices and stir for 2 minutes. Boil on medium to low heat for 5 minutes, covering. Then, add chicken pieces, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle coriander leaves and basil leaves in mixture and stir again for 1 minute. Remove from wok and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve alongside warm rotis or white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CHICKEN FAJITA WITH SAUSAGE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, sausage, large yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder
Provided by Phoebe Simonson
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all the spices together. Use ¾ of this blend to season chicken breasts.
- In a pan on medium heat, add olive oil and saute onion and garlic. Add peppers and parcook, ~3 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 10 minutes. Then, add sausage and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add veggies and remaining spice blend and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm alongside warmed tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your chicken saag the best flavor. If possible, use organic chicken and fresh vegetables.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spices: The amount of spices in this recipe is a guideline. Feel free to add more or less to suit your taste.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Chicken saag is a quick and easy dish to make, but it's important to make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Chicken saag is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, naan, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Chicken saag is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken saag a try.
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