Chicken Saag (Spinach) Curry

Chicken pieces cooked in a rich, earthy spinach and spice sauce, served with rice.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken thigh fillets600g
• spinach400g
• onion1
• garlic cloves3
• ginger15g
• tomato2
• garam masala2 tsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• turmeric1 tsp
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• basmati rice300g

METHOD

1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into chunks and season with salt.
2. 2Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and blend to a puree.
3. 3Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the chicken for 5 minutes, then set aside.
4. 4Fry the chopped onion for 5 minutes until soft.
5. 5Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and chopped tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. 6Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute.
7. 7Add the spinach puree and bring to a simmer.
8. 8Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
9. 9Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and serve the saag with the rice.

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