Palak Chicken Recipe | Spinach Chicken Curry
Tender chicken pieces cooked in delicious and aromatic spinach gravy.
Ingredients
For the Spinach Puree
- 1 bunch spinach palak
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 4 to 5 green chillies
- 2 to 3 tbsp water for blending
For the Chicken Curry
- 500 grams chicken (curry cut pieces)
- 3 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- A few whole spices 3 cloves, 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamom, 1-inch cinnamon, peppercorns
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup water for rinsing the blender jar
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- ½ tsp roasted kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 tsp butter optional, for added sheen
- Juice of half a sour lime
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Spinach Puree
- Add the spinach leaves to a steamer, cover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Once cooled, transfer the spinach to a blender jar.
- Add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, and blend into a smooth paste with 2 to 3 tbsp water. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and whole spices. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and fry until translucent.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Sauté for a minute.
- Add chicken pieces and salt to taste. Sauté for 2 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
- Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Step 3: Combine Spinach with Chicken
- Add the prepared spinach puree and mix well.
- Rinse the blender jar with 1/4 cup water and add it to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Step 4: Final Touches
- Add roasted kasuri methi and garam masala powder.
- For a glossy texture, add a teaspoon of butter (optional).
- Squeeze in the juice of half a sour lime and mix well.
Notes
- Adjust chillies and spices to suit your taste.
- The ingredients mentioned work for 500 to 750 gms chicken.