CHICKEN SAAG

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My mom and I went to an Indian festival this weekend and enjoyed the best food! I think my stomach wants to move to Mumbai

Provided by Creole cookin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresh green chili pepper
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 diced onion
4 tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons curry
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
8 chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Cook spinach without water, in covered pan for 5 minutes.
  • Puree spinach, ginger , garlic and chili with 1/4 cup water.
  • Heat oil, add bay leaves and pepper corns and onion, stir fry for 6-8 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, salt and chili powder, cook 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach puree and remaining water to pan simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in yogurt 1 tbs at a time simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve with warm naan and yogurt, dust lightly with chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 797.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 63

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