North Indian · Lunch, Dinner

Chicken saag

Chicken simmered in a smooth, spiced spinach gravy.

Calories

723 kcal

Protein

53 g

Carbs

59 g

Fat

31 g

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Gluten free

Contains: dairy.

Ingredients

• 220 g Chicken thighs (boneless)
• 180 g Spinach
• ½ onion Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 5 g Ginger
• ½ chilli Green chillies
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 12 ml Single cream
• ¾ tbsp Sunflower oil
• ½ tsp Salt
• 55 g Basmati rice

Method

1. Cook the rice in twice its volume of water for 12 minutes, covered.
2. Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes, then blend with the green chilli to a smooth purée.
3. Heat oil, splutter cumin, fry garlic and ginger for a minute, add onion and cook 6 minutes.
4. Add the chicken, stir to coat, cover and cook 10 minutes, then add the spinach purée and simmer 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Season with salt, swirl in the cream, and serve with the rice.

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