Chicken Palak by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🥬

1 kg

Spinach

🍗

500 g

Chicken

🧅

1 medium

Onion

🍅

3 medium

Tomato

🫚

15 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🌶️

5 ml

Red Chilli Powder

🟡

2.5 ml

Turmeric

🌿

5 ml

Coriander Powder

🧄

5

Garlic Cloves

🧂

4 g

Salt

🧄

Garlic

🌰

2.5 ml

Cumin Seeds

🌿

1 g

Fenugreek Leaves

🫗

45 ml

Oil

💧

120 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Wash 1 kg baby spinach thoroughly and drain it well. Slice the onion, chop the 3 tomatoes, and thinly slice the 5 garlic cloves.

    baby spinach
    onion
    tomato
    garlic cloves
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in the cooking pot over medium heat. Fry the sliced onion until deep golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.

    cooking oil
    onion
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/10

    Add 500 g chicken to the browned onion. Cook and stir until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    chicken
    onion
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Stir in 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    ginger garlic paste
    red chili powder
    ground turmeric
    ground coriander
    salt
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/10

    Add the 3 chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and form a thick masala, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

    tomato
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Pour in 120 ml water and cover the pot. Simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and the water has mostly evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    water
    chicken
    🍲cooking pot
    🥛measuring cup

  7. Step 7/10

    Add the drained baby spinach to the tender chicken. Stir and cook uncovered until the spinach wilts and excess moisture evaporates, about 5 to 8 minutes.

    baby spinach
    chicken
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Crush 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves between your palms and stir them into the curry. Cook for 1 minute, then transfer the Chicken Palak to a serving dish.

    dried fenugreek leaves
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/10

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a small section of the pot. Fry the sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds until fragrant and golden, about 30 to 60 seconds.

    cooking oil
    garlic cloves
    cumin seeds
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/10

    Pour the hot garlic-cumin tempering over the Chicken Palak. Serve hot with flatbread or rice.

    garlic cloves
    cumin seeds
    🍲cooking pot
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Seasonings, Aromatics, Spices, Seeds, Liquids

Ingredients

Spinach, Chicken, Onion, Tomato, Ginger garlic paste, Red chilli powder, Turmeric, Coriander powder, Garlic cloves, Salt, Garlic, Cumin seeds, Fenugreek leaves, Oil, Water

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Diabetic Friendly

Calories

335 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fiber: 6g, Total Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 5.8mg, Calcium: 230mg, Potassium: 1050mg, Sodium: 520mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 710mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 39mg, Vitamin K: 490mcg, Folate: 180mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, cooking pot, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Curry

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Velvety, Saucy, Juicy

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Spicy, Aromatic, Garlicky, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the fridge,Reheat thoroughly before serving)