Saag Chicken Recipe

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Saag Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Fry the chicken in 4 tbs oil for around 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and set aside.
  2. Put the spinach in a pot, add 1/4C water.
  3. Bring to the boil and remove from heat.
  4. When cool, grind very well (almost to a paste) in blender and set aside.
  5. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and add ginger, garlic and onions.
  6. Fry until lightly brown.
  7. Add tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, turmeric, cloves and cardamom.
  8. Sprinkle with 1 tbs water.
  9. Cook for 10 minutes on a low heat.
  10. Add chicken and milk to the pan.
  11. Simmer until the chicken is tender (about 10 minutes).
  12. Add spinach and garam masala to the pan.
  13. Cook until spinach starts sticking to the pan (about 15 minutes).
  14. Remove from heat, add butter and cover until ready to serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1252.02 Kcal (5242 kJ)
Calories from fat 1074.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.44g 184%
Cholesterol 248.21mg 83%
Sodium 496.55mg 21%
Potassium 1649.35mg 35%
Total Carbs 17.51g 6%
Sugars 2.58g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5.69g 23%
Protein 30.52g 61%
Vitamin C 68.5mg 114%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 271mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.28 Kcal (918 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.92g 184%
Cholesterol 43.47mg 83%
Sodium 86.97mg 21%
Potassium 288.87mg 35%
Total Carbs 3.07g 6%
Sugars 0.45g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 23%
Protein 5.35g 61%
Vitamin C 12mg 114%
Iron 1.2mg 39%
Calcium 47.5mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.2
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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