How to make saagwala chicken
Punjabi food is known for its spicy taste. This is an indigenous Punjabi dish called locally Murg Saagwala. If chicken and spinach mix into a juicy, succulent, and nutritious fusion, then this is certainly a recipe for Chicken Saagwala.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of chicken (Cut the chicken into pieces)
- 3 cups pureed spinach
- 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ cup grated onions
- ¼ cup tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- ¼ tablespoon garam masala
- ½ tablespoon red bell pepper (powdered)
- ½ tablespoon coriander seeds (powdered)
- 1 cup of oil
- Cream to decorate
Method:
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and when it is hot enough, you will need to add cumin seeds to it. When the cumin seeds start to sizzle, add the garlic and ginger paste and bay leaf and sauté until golden brown.
- Now add onions. Saute until soft and pink.
- Turn the flame to high heat and add the chicken to the onions. Flip chicken when it turns blackish brown.
- Now reduce the flame and allow the heat to reduce. Let the chicken cook until tender. Keep stirring for a few times.
- Now add the tomato puree and keep stirring until the fat starts to separate.
- Now add garam masala, salt and red pepper and mix well.
- Add spinach to chicken and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn it over for a while (a minute or so).
- Serve hot.
- Garnish with cream.
- The chicken saagwala is ready for you. Enjoy the tempering experience!
Don’t forget to carefully place it on a plate, as the garnish is one of the most important parts of cooking. You can decorate with freshly cut vegetables. Serve it and enjoy the dish.
Chicken Saagwala is one of the succulent Indian recipes that can be savored with rice, flatbreads, or can even be savored as a stand-alone dish. Nutritionally saag (spinach) and chicken are high in protein and fiber, making them great for your heart and also healthy. Other garnishes can also be added to add color to the dish, however it is recommended to add garnishes such as parsley leaves, bell pepper, and coriander.
If you intend to make the dish spicier, you can add more spices, add more tablespoons of tomato puree, and yes, a little more curry powder, and of course chili peppers!