Palak Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• Chicken- 500 grams
• Palak spinach- 200 grams
• Onions- 2
• Tomatoes- 2
• Ginger garlic paste – 1.5 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Coriander powder- 2 tsp
• Green chilli- 1
• Coconut – 1/4 cup ( chopped into small pieces)
• Oil- 5-6 tsp
• Salt as required
• Water – 500ml

Grind To Paste

• Take the spinach and wash well. Heat a pan and add the spinach , blanch for 4 minutes. Let it cool.
• To a blender add the spinach , green chilli and coconut and grind to a smooth paste. Set aside.

Method

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
2. Once the oil is hot add the chopped onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
5. Add the spice powders and mix well . After 3-4 minutes add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes.
6. Add the ground paste and sauté for 3 minutes.
7. Add required salt.
8. Pour in 2 cups or 500ml of water, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
9. Switch off the gas and let the pressure release . Check the taste and add salt if required .