Saag Murg Tangri (साग मुर्ग़ टंगड़ी) | Spinach Chicken

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Saag Murg Tangri (साग मुर्ग़ टंगड़ी) | Spinach Chicken

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 12 piece chicken drumsticks


  • 1 kgs baby spinach


  • 2 nos onions large


  • 2 tbsp ginger paste


  • 1 tbsp garlic paste


  • 1 tbsp mace powder


  • 1 tbsp nutmeg powder


  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder


  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder


  • 1 tsp degi mirch powder


  • 1 tsp red chili flakes


  • 1 tbsp kasoori methi


  • 4-6 tbsp cooking oil


  • 1 tbsp desi ghee


  • 2 tsp salt


  • 1.5 cups tomato purée

Directions

  • Wash & boil the spinach with a cup of water for 10 minutes. Let it cool down. Drain. Save the stock.
  • Grind coarsely. *It’s best to choose the “chop” option of the blender/mini chopper. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok. Sauté the onion until golden. Tip in the chili flakes.
  • Add the ginger & garlic paste. Cook for two minutes.
  • Pour the tomato purée along with salt & all the other spice powders. Stir.
  • Add the chicken. Cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Now add the Spinach along with the stock & cook covered on low heat until the chicken is soft & start falling off the bones.
  • Sprinkle the crushed kasoori methi. Add the desi ghee. Stir well.
  • Serve hot with Roti/Parantha/Naan.
  • Enjoy!