Chicken Laal Saag

Ingredients list for Chicken Laal Saag

• 800 grams Chicken cut into 8 pieces on the bone (curry cut pieces)
• 1 medium bunch Red Amaranth leaves separated
• 2-3 tablespoons Oil
• 3 Bay leaves
• 2-3 Dried red chillies
• 2 one inch sticks Cinnamon
• 20-25 Black peppercorns
• 2-3 Green cardamom
• 3-4 Cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
• 2 Green chillies finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried mango powder
• 130 grams Bhuna masala
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add bay leaves, dried red chillies, cinnamon, black peppercorns, green cardamoms, cloves, cumin seeds and saute till fragrant.
2. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté for a minute.
3. Add red amaranth leaves and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, dried mango powder and mix.
4. Add chicken pieces and mix well. Add bhuna masala and ½ litre (2½ cups) water and mix well. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or till chicken is completely cooked.
5. Adjust salt, mix well and transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

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