II Saag Murg (Spinach Chicken)II
 

Ingredients: ( Serves : 4-5)

  • 1kg Chicken
  • 21/2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 21/2 tbsp garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4th cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp maize flour (makke ka atta)
  • 2/3rd tsp white pepper powder
  • 1 cup Onion paste
  • 2 tsp red chili powder
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 2/3rd tsp fenugreek (methi) powder
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup spinach puree
  • 2 tsp ginger (julienned)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 40 ml / 22/3rd tbsp water

Preperation :

  • Heat oil in a pan, add whole spices (cinnamon and bay leaves), and sauté over medium heat until they begin to crackle.
  • Add the ginger-garlic and onion pastes and red chili powder, stir fry for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes and sauté further for 1 minute.
  • Add the spinach puree, stir in maize flour diluted with water and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In another pan heat the butter and sauté the chicken until lightly browned.
  • Transfer the chicken pieces into the spinach sauce. Add salt and white pepper powder, cover and simmer on very low flame for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
  • Serve hot, garnished with julienned ginger and fenugreek powder.