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Palak Chicken (Indian Spinach Chicken Curry)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Palak Chicken curry is an Indian Spinach chicken dish that is cooked with different spices & herbs, and simmered in spinach puree and water.
4.67 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Pieces Chicken Drumstick
  • 3 Pieces Bay Leaves
  • 3 Pieces Cloves
  • 1 small Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Cup Red Onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic, grated
  • 1 Large Red Tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 Cups Spinach Leaves
  • 3 Tablespoons Canola Vegetable Oil
  • 3-4 Cups Water

Instructions
 

Making the Spinach Puree

  • Cut and separate the spinach leaves from the stem
  • Transfer the spinach leaves to the cooking pot. Pour water into the pot.
  • Once it started to boil, let it simmer for a few minutes or till it becomes soft
  • Transfer the boiled spinach leaves to the cold water.
  • Once it cools down, transfer the leaves to the blender along with 1 to 2 cups of spinach water. (Make sure the spinach water is cooled down)
  • Switch on the blender to make the puree. Set aside after done.

Making the Chicken Curry

  • Add vegetable oil to the cooking pot or pan.
  • Add the cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leave. Stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the chopped red onion followed by ginger-garlic paste. Stir till it turns translucent.
  • Add chopped red tomatoes and 1 cup of water to make a sauce.
  • Add the chicken drumstick, cumin, and turmeric powder. Give a quick stir
  • Pour another 1 cup of water and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add garam masala and spinach puree. Mix to combine and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Once the chicken is already cooked, add salt and black pepper for taste.
  • Serve it with rice and roti. Bon Appetite!

Notes

  • If you like it spicy, you can add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder or kashmiri chili powder.
  • If you want to cook the chicken faster, you can use boneless chicken breast.
  • If you prefer vegetarian, you can use paneer or tofu as your source of protein.   

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 40gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 299mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gIron: 1mg
Keyword indian spinach chicken, Palak Chicken, Palak Chicken Curry
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