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Chicken Saag Curry

Chicken Saag Curry

with Basmati Rice and Crispy Onions
4.5(1.5K)Review Summary
Anushka Magan
Anushka MaganUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
741 kcal
Protein
41.9g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

150 grams

Basmati Rice

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Pasanda Style Seasoning

1 pack(s)

Diced British Chicken Breast

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Mango Chutney

40 grams

Baby Spinach

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Curry

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3100 kJ
Energy (kcal)741 kcal
Fat27.8 g
of which saturates15.5 g
Carbohydrate83.9 g
of which sugars15.6 g
Protein41.9 g
Salt2.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Sieve
Garlic Press
Kettle
Lid
Large Saucepan
Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) While it comes to the boil, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

d) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

Fry the Spice
2

a) While the rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the garlic, tomato puree and pasanda style seasoning.

c) Fry for 1 min.

Poach the Chicken
3

a) Add the chicken, water for the curry (see pantry for amount), chicken stock paste and creme fraiche to the frying pan. Stir to combine.

b) Bring to a boil, then lower the heat.

c) Simmer until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened, 10-12 mins. Stir occasionally. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Hello Mango
4

a) Once the chicken is cooked, stir the mango chutney through the curry.

b) Season with salt and pepper.

Add the Spinach
5

a) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins, then remove from the heat. 

b) Stir in the butter unitl melted (see pantry for amount).

c) Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. 

Serve Up
6

a) Share the rice between your bowls.

b) Spoon over the chicken saag curry.

c) Top with the crispy onions to finish. 

Enjoy! 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, flavourful curry; some found it spicier than expected, while others wanted more heat.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and simple preparation, with most finding it easy to cook in 20-25 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Consider browning the chicken first for better texture; add extra vegetables like peas or courgette for variety.
  • Portions: Some felt the portions were generous and filling, while others wished for more chicken or sauce.
  • Texture: For a thicker sauce, try reducing the water slightly; a few found the crispy onions too hard.
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