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PALAK CHICKEN (CHICKEN AND SPINACH CURRY)

Palak  Chicken

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

148

9

4.9

10.1

4 katoris
35 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal,1800 kcal, you can consume: 3/4 katori (1-half palm size piece)
  • 2000 kcal you can consume: 1 katori (1-2 half palm size pieces)
  • 250g chicken with bones (5 medium sized pieces)
  • 1/2 kg spinach, clean and roughly chopped
  • 1 large, finely chopped onion
  • 4 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 2 green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp mustard oil
  • 2 cups water

Dry Spices

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared) *
  • 4 pods green cardamom
  • 6 cloves
  • 8 peppercorns
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

  1. Clean the chicken pieces thoroughly. 
  2. Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop it. 
  3. Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with green chillies. Crush the ginger and garlic.
  4. Heat oil in a shallow pan/ karahi, add green cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns. Then add onion, green chillies, ginger, and garlic.
  5. Sauté for a few minutes until onions start turning golden brown. 
  6. Add the chicken pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat; mix turmeric and coriander powder. Sprinkle water to avoid the mixture sticking to the karahi.
  7. Add chopped spinach and stir fry for 5-6 minutes. Now, add water and salt, bring it to a boil. Mix the gravy well and cover. Cook on low flame for 20 minutes in a covered pan/ karahi.
  8. Remove the lid and add freshly ground garam masala, stir well. Cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes. 
  9. Serve hot with multigrain roti/rice.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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