Saagwala Recipe
Chicken cooked with spinach and spices.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spinach
If using fresh spinach, wash and chop it. If using frozen, thaw it and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté until they crackle.
- 3
Add Onion and Spices
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and slit green chili. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Tomato
Add the pureed tomato and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces and salt, stirring to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- 6
- 7
Finish with Garam Masala
Sprinkle garam masala over the dish, mix well, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot with naan or rice.
