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    Masala Chicken Palak: Sauteed Chicken with Spinach

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    This Masala Chicken Palak recipe is perfect for a weekend meal when you have the time and mood to putter about in the kitchen with nothing much else to tug at your attention.

    A plate of Masala Chicken Palak (Sauteed Chicken with Spinach) garnished with fresh cilantro.

    A few weekends ago, I found myself alone at home with Baby Dear and a potluck invitation waiting for a response. Hubby Dear was away on a longer than usual business trip, and I was at my wit's end trying to entertain an energizer-bunny of a 6-year old. I’ve always considered myself an introvert and going to a party without my better half to meet new people is not really my cup of tea. But I was desperate. And so was Baby Dear. We each needed to get out and about – and interacting with someone other than each other seemed like a welcome option. So I immediately texted a YES to the invite and decided that my Masala Chicken Palak would be the perfect contribution to the party.

    When given an option, I always like to volunteer to bring an appetiser. It's the perfect chance to get creative and think out of the box. and bite-sized finger foods are usually my preferred way to enjoy a meal. But not this time. I had all the time I needed and an experimental mood to boot. I wanted to walk in with a dish that would wow everyone, as well as something that would warm us up from the inside - something like a soft warm blanket on a cold winter's day! 

    This Masala Chicken Palak recipe tastes even better the next day since the spices and flavour and enough time to penetrate and mingle through. Because of this, I love to serve this dish at dinner parties when I know I can cook it in my Dutch Oven either the previous night or early that morning. This recipe is fairly simple and a treat to eat.

    A plate of Masala Chicken Palak (Sauteed Chicken with Spinach) garnished with fresh cilantro.
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    Masala Chicken Palak (Sauteed Chicken with Spinach)

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
    • 1- inch stick of cinnamon
    • 3-4 green cardamom pods
    • 1 large onion finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 large tomato finely chopped
    • 6-8 chicken drumsticks
    • 500 gms fresh spinach finely chopped
    • salt to taste
    • water as needed
    • handful of fresh cilantro finely chopped for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan and add in cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Once they start to sizzle, add in the onions and ginger-garlic pastes and fry till fragrant and lightly browned. Add in the spices and tomato paste, and fry for a few seconds. Stir in the chopped tomato and cook till it begins to soften.
    • Slowly add in the chicken, stir well to coat it with the spice mix, and let it cook covered for a couple of minutes. Slowly mix in the chopped spinach and cook covered on low heat for 4-5 minutes till it starts to wilt and the chicken is cooked through.
    • Season with salt and cook for another 4-5 minutes, adding in some water if you’d like a thinner consistency. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

    If you like this recipe, you will surely like my Saag Chicken.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    1. Craig Cranston says

      January 06, 2017 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      This looks awesome! I've never made this recipe like this before! Got to try it!

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