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Spinach & Chicken Curry


My spinach and chicken curry may not be the best looking dish as compared to other curry dishes I’ve made. But I can tell you once you have tried this recipe, you’ll appreciate how light and subtle a curry can be. Forget about the rich and creamy restaurant styled curry we’re all accustomed to, this is something you can enjoy without feeling the need of an extra gym session after a meal.

Whenever I visited a South Asian takeaway shop where one is greeted with a bain marie full of curries varying in hues of sunset colours, spinach curry which normally be a vegetarian dish called palak paneer often got missed amongst other more vibrant-coloured curry. (For those who are not familiar with Indian cuisines, palak means spinach; paneer is a South Asian fresh cheese made by curdling the milk with some lemon juice).

With that being said, when I was given this recipe (the meat version) from a close family member, I was hesitant to try at first given my lack in interest in greenish and not-so appetising looking curry (*cough * vain!).  But then, my beloved convinced me to try it ….well it is his favourite dish after all….and did I mention this close family member happens to be my beloved’s mum?  So I got to try this somehow, hehe! Anyway, after the first time making this curry, the rest is history. It has been my staple cook ahead meals for week days. So I hope you’ll love it too! 🙂

Spinach & Chicken Curry

Serves 3 to 4 people

Ingredients:

  • 750g (26 oz) chicken breasts, diced (you can substitute the meat with paneer)
  • 250g (8 oz) frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp store-bought ginger paste
  • 1 tsp store-bought garlic paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste

Garnish:-

  • A handful of coriander/cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 shallot (small red onion), finely sliced
  • 1/2 fresh chilli, finely chopped

Methods:

  • Heat up 2 tbsps of cooking oil in a large pot over medium flame. When the oil is hot, add onion and saute until lightly brown. Then turn the flame to low, add ginger & garlic paste, 1 tsp of salt,  cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder. Once you’ve added the ingredients, turn the flame to low-medium and saute until the spices are aromatic and oil begins to separate from the paste. I used a really good non-stick pot while making this curry, therefore I didn’t add water for this instance. If you use a stainless steel pot, you may need to add about 1/4 cup water to prevent the paste from sticking to the pot.

  •  Add chicken and mix to combine the spices with the meat. Saute the chicken for a couple of seconds over medium flame.

  •  Add frozen chopped spinach.

  •  Then add boiling water to just cover all the ingredients.

  • Turn the flame to high wait until the curry starts to bubble. Then cover the lid and allow the curry so simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked and spinach is fully no longer frozen.  Taste the curry and add more salt to taste.  Set aside while we prepare the garnish.

  •  Garnish preparation: Mix coriander leaves, chilli and onion in a small bowl. Set aside.

  • To serve: Serve curry with basmati rice topped with the garnishes above.

 


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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:50 am

    I have a love affair with Curry…and this sounds like the perfect combination! 😉

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 7, 2011 at 11:17 am

      Thanks Jessica! 🙂 A hot and spicy affair, I’m in! lol

      Reply
  2. Sprigs of Rosemary says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I’m just teaching myself to make dishes like this at home And despite what you say, I think it looks wonderful and I’m sure it tastes great. (I’ve never seen spinach frozen in portions like that!)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 9, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Thanks…you are too kind! 😀

      Reply
  3. Jesica @ Pencil Kitchen says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Just as you say! Different from the usual Creamy curries! This could just be the new thing!!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 8, 2011 at 7:50 am

      Creamy curries we have outside is nothing like the “real” curries people have at home…I can’t imagine people would have creamy curries as a staple…

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    This looks so delicious! I have a great vegetarian option that you might enjoy, spinach chickpea curry… check it out here: http://bit.ly/spinchickpeacurry

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Terri says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Where did you find that spinach? I have never seen it sold like that…but I LOVE IT!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 8, 2011 at 7:48 am

      Hi Terri,

      In Australia (Coles or Woolworths Supermarkets to be exact), the frozen chopped spinach is available in the same section as the frozen peas…normally they would come in a block of 250g (9oz)…but the brand I’m using comes in cubes…
      It is a cheaper option as compared to actually buy 250g of fresh spinach…. 🙂

      Reply
  6. A Little Yumminess says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:35 am

    looks super yum! i am making chicken curry right now as well

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 8, 2011 at 7:53 am

      oooo…chicken curry…my fav! 😀

      Reply
  7. Bernie says

    November 8, 2011 at 6:07 am

    WOW – Will have to try this one – yum!!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 8, 2011 at 7:53 am

      Hope you’ll like it! 😀

      Reply
  8. Purabi Naha says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I love curries and this spinach curry is right up my alley! Loved this and following your blog!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 9, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Purabi and happy cooking! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Elena @ TheFatLossAuthority.com says

    December 8, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Curry and spinach chicken – wow! All in one dish? Really? I couldn’t believe I stumbled on this recipe but let me tell you I’m so happy I did – this came out really good last week and I’m already planning to make it again this weekend!

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    March 30, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Hey!
    I can’t wait to try this recipe!
    One typo I just caught is that you have 250g as 80oz when I think you meant 8oz!!
    I was just about to run out to the store and buy like 3 more pounds of spinach and now I don’t have too lol.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      March 31, 2014 at 8:23 am

      Hi Amy,

      Oh gosh, sorry about the mistake. Thankfully you pick up the mistake otherwise you’ll be having an overdose on spinach. I hope you will like the curry! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brianna says

    September 21, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Could you make this with a ready-made curry powder? If so, how much? I ask because I am terrible at making my own. Dunno what it is, but I just can’t get mine to taste right, even if I follow the recipe precisely.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Hi Brianna,

      I have never tried with ready-make curry powder but I can’t see why not. Depending how strong your ready-made curry powder is (taking into account the longer you store the curry powder, the less fragrant it becomes) but 4 to 5 teaspoons would be a good start. 🙂

      x Emily

      Reply
  12. Hannah says

    May 28, 2018 at 10:42 am

    What is the estimated cooking time for this curry? I made this, and I couldn’t get it to look quite so cooked down like yours does. Even after all the spinach cooked, it still looked rather watery 🙁 Tasted good though!

    Reply

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