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Masala Chicken Palak (Sauteed Chicken with Spinach)

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

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1- inch stick of cinnamon
  • 3-4 green cardamom pods
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp 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.