Palak Chicken
Palak Chicken
Ingredient :
1 kg Chicken
2 bunches Palak, chopped
2 Tomatoes, chopped
2 Onions, chopped
2 Green Chilies, chopped
10 Cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Ginger, chopped
1 tbsp Cumin Powder
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Pepper Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
4-6 tbsp Ghee/oil
100 gm Fresh Cream
Preparation :
First boil water in a pan. Once boiled, add chopped palak. Simmer for 5 minutes and then strain out the left water. Set the boiled palak aside to cool.
Once cooled, blend the palak into a smooth paste.
Separately grind onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies and tomatoes to make a fine masala paste.
Heat oil in a pan and add the masala paste. Sauté till the masala turns brown.
Now, add pepper powder, cumin seed powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt to it. Cook the mixture for 10 minutes.
Now, add the palak paste and mix well. Cook for 10 more minutes.
Add chicken and mix well. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes by covering the vessel with a lid.
Remove from the heat when chicken pieces are fully cooked.
Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot chicken curry with steamed rice or rotis.