PALAK MURG (CHICKEN WITH SPINACH) পালেং শাক আৰু মুৰ্গী
( A North
PALAK MURG (CHICKEN WITH SPINACH) পালেং শাক আৰু মুৰ্গী
( A North Indian delicacy and goes well with rice or chapaties)
PREPARATION TIME:- 20 MINS
COOKING TIME :- 30 MINS
SERVING :- 4 Pax
INGREDIENTS:-
1)12-13 pieces ——- Chicken
2)6 tbsp ——- Plain Yogurt
3)2 bunch ——- Spinach leaves
4)1 bunch ——- Coriander leaves
5)3 nos ——- Tomatoes
6)2 nos ——- Medium sized onion
7)8-9 cloves ——- Garlic
8)1 inch ——- Ginger
9)1 tsp ——- cumin powder
10)2 nos ——- Bay leaves
11)2 nos ——- Red chillies
12)1 inch ——- Cinnamon stick
13)3 pods ——- Cardamom
14)5 nos ——- Cloves
15)1 tsp ——- Turmeric powder
16)1 tbsp ——- Garam Masala
17)4 tbsp ——- Mustard oil or vegetable oil
18) — ——- Salt (to taste)
METHOD:-
* Puree together the tomatoes, onion, ginger and garlic, and keep aside.
* Puree the spinach along with the coriander leaves and keep aside.
* Heat the oil in a pan and add the bay leaves, red chillies, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Stir till the seeds begin to splutter and the spices begin to leave their aroma.
* Add the tomato mixture along with the green chillies, turmeric and cumin powder. Keep stirring over medium heat till most of the moisture evaporates.
* Add the yogurt and stir for a few seconds.
* Then add the chicken pieces and season with salt.
* Add little water and reduce the heat to low, cover and cook till the chicken pieces are partially cooked.
* Add the spinach puree. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook till the chicken pieces are completely done.
* Add the garam masala powder and stir till the gravy thickens. Do not let it dry out.
* Garnish with coriander leaves or lemon wedges.
