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Chicken And Spinach Curry Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 tbsps plain yogurt .
  • 3 fluid oz water .
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder .
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds .
  • 1 lb fresh spinach or 8 oz frozen sliced spinach .
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated .
  • 2 oz butter .
  • 8 curry leaves .
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt .
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala .
  • 4 tbsps oil .
  • 2 dried red chilies, sliced .
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced .
  • 3 lbs chickens, jointed & skinned .
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds .
  • 1 tsp ground fennel .
  • 1 tsp turmeric .
  • 1 tsp ground coriander .
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed .
  • 2 medium onions, sliced

Directions
  • Step #1 Cut the chicken so that the legs are separated from the thighs, cut each breast in two lenghtwise.
  • Step #2 Mix together in a bowl the turmeric, fennel, corriander & chilli powder with 3 tbsp water to make a paste.
  • Step #3 Heat the oil over med-heat/flame & fry the onions, till the onions are brown, ginger & garlic, 5 mins.
  • Step #4 Turn the heat to low & fry the spice paste stir & cook for 5 mins To the bowl in which the spices were mixed add 3 tbsp water, stir this to remove all traces of the spices & add the water to the pan.
  • Step #5 Stir & cook 3 mins.
  • Step #6 Turn the heat to medium & add the chicken, stir & fry for 4 mins, till the chicken changes colour.
  • Step #7 Add 1 tsp of the salt & the water, bring to the boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat & let simmer for 20 mins.
  • Step #8 Melt the butter in a separtate pan & add the garlic, curry leaves, cumin, fennel & red chillies.
  • Step #9 Stir & add the spinach & 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Step #10 Fry for 5 mins.
  • Step #11 Add the spinach to the chicken mix well, cover the pan & cook for 20 mins.
  • Step #12 Mix in the yogurt & garam masala stir well to mix the yogurt with the chicken & spinach.
  • Step #13 Cook uncovered 6 mins, stiring frequently.
  • Enjoy the Chicken & Spinach Curry recipe

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