Description
Unlike Saag Chicken (pureed spinach curry), this curry stir-fry-simmers coarsely chopped greens with chicken, offering stronger veg texture and spice flavor.
Restaurants serving Chicken Saagwala
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Spinach(or mustard greens)
- Onion
- Tomato
- Garlic ginger paste
- Cumin seeds
- Garam masala
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and turmeric. Coarsely chop spinach (or mustard greens).
- Heat oil in a pot, fry cumin, onions, garlic-ginger, tomatoes, spices to make a base; add chicken and sear surface.
- Add mountain of chopped greens, cover, steam-simmer using only veg moisture. Finish when greens wilt completely and spices coat everything.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Wild aroma of cumin and leafy greens
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Komatsuna (as a sub utilizing crisp texture)
Pairing
Tandoori Roti、Jeera Rice
Trivia
[Trend] 'Wala' in 'Saagwala' means 'one who has/does'. More home-style and allows direct tasting of original greens compared to smooth pureed curries, holding deep-rooted popularity among health-conscious Indians.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Firmly sandwich the moisture-evaporated, spice-coated greens and chicken with whole wheat Roti and bite!
Allergen
Chicken, Dairy (from yogurt)