Name: Palak Chicken recipe by Nilanjana Bhattacharjee Mitra at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Chicken - 600 gms; Spinach | palak - 1 bunch; Curd - 3 tbsp; Onion - 1 , chopped; Ginger green chili paste - 1 tsp; Garlic paste - 2 tsp; Salt as per taste; Sugar - 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp; Chili powder- 1 tsp; Coriander powder- 1 tsp; Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp; Bay leaves- 2; Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick; Cardamom- 2-3; Kasuri methi - 1 -2 tsp; Fresh cream - 2-3 tbsp; 3 tbsp oil

ABOUT Palak Chicken RECIPE

Palak chicken | Saagwala Murg | chicken with spinach is delicious yet healthy dish in Indian cuisine..Spinach is full of Iron and fibre as well as chicken is also good source of protein..Here chicken cooked with spinach to make the more delicious and nutrious..

Ingredients Serving: 5

Chicken - 600 gms
Spinach | palak - 1 bunch
Curd - 3 tbsp
Onion - 1 , chopped
Ginger green chili paste - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Chili powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Bay leaves- 2
Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick
Cardamom- 2-3
Kasuri methi - 1 -2 tsp
Fresh cream - 2-3 tbsp
3 tbsp oil

Instructions

Roughly chop spinach, blanch it for 3-4 minutes. Once cooled, blend to form smooth puree. Keep it aside
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add bay leaves , cinnamon,cloves and cardamom. Saute until aromatic
Add chopped onion, saute it till light brown.
Now add ginger garlic and green chili paste, saute for 1 minute.
Add chicken and stir for 2-3 mins over high heat
Meanwhile in a bowl, add curd and all dry spices (except gararam masala) along with salt and sugar, whisk well
Add curd mix into the pan, mix well
Keep stirring it for few minutes until oil leaves side of the pan.
Add 1/2 cup water, bring to boil, simmer,cover and cook until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally
Add spinach puree and mix well. Cook spinach chicken uncovered for 5-6 mins.
Then add garam masala, kasuri methi and cream, mix well
Check for seasoning and cook until gravy reaches desired consistency.
Serve hot with roti ,naan ,paratha or Rice..

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