Chicken with Spinach

A healthy Indian curry featuring pureed spinach, aromatic spices, and tender chicken pieces simmered in a tomato and yogurt sauce.

Healthy Indian Chicken Curry Spinach High-Protein

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

266

kcal / serving

1596 kcal total

Carbs

6.5g

per serving

39 g total

Fat

11g

per serving

66 g total

Protein

33g

per serving

198 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

tbsp

Yoghurt

plain, stirred

Meat

800

Chicken

pieces, skin removed

NutsSeeds

piece

Cardamom Pods

piece

Bay Leaves

Cinnamon Stick

piece

head

Garlic

peeled, cloves left whole

tsp

Coriander

ground

1.5

tsp

Garam Masala

piece

Salt

to taste

piece

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

500

Spinach

leaves, washed

piece

Green Chillies

pricked with a knife

piece

Onion

large, chopped

Ginger

peeled and chopped

piece

Tomatoes

large, cut into quarters

Method

Puree the spinach in a food processor using 15 to 30 ml of water.

Heat vegetable oil and fry cardamom, bay leaves, and cinnamon for 30 seconds.

Add green chillies and onion and fry until caramelized.

Blend ginger, garlic, and tomatoes into a smooth paste.

Add the paste, chicken, coriander, and garam masala to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the yoghurt and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Stir in the spinach puree and simmer for 12 minutes until chicken is cooked.