Chicken in Spinach gravy (Palak chicken)


Ingredients
Chicken breast- 2 skinless boneless cubed
Onion- 1 large chopped finely
Tomato- 2 large pureed
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp+1/4 tsp
Spinach- 2 cups roughly chopped or pureed
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder- 2 tsp+1/2 tsp
Coriander powder- 2 tsp
Cumin powder- 1tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Salt- as needed
Light cream- 3 tbsp(optional)

Marinate chicken with 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp chilli powder and salt for 30 minutes.

For tempering
Oil- 1 tbsp+ 1 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. In a pan, heat 1 tsp of oil and cook the chicken until done. Add chopped spinach to the pan and saute for few minutes until spinach is wilted.Remove from pan and keep warm.
  2. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp of oil and do the tempering. Saute onions, turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste for 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomato puree and all the powders except garam masala. Fry for 5 minutes.
  4. Add one cup of water and bring to a boil. Add more water if needed according to desired consistency.
  5. Add cooked chicken and spinach. Bring the gravy to boil.
  6. Sprinkle garam masala and add cream if using. Mix well.
  7. Serve warm with roti.