Palak Methi Murgh (Spinach & Fenugreek Chicken) ~ Simple, Nutritious & Delicious!

Palak Methi Murgh
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Serves 4

You Need

• 1 kg chicken
• 2 large onions finely chopped
• 1 or 2 green chillies slit
• 1-1/2 inch ginger finely chopped
• 1/2 loosely packed cup of coriander leaves & tender stalks
• 4 large (or 7-8 small) flakes of garlic finely chopped
• 2 firmly packed cups of palak leaves & tender stalks
• 1 firmly packed cup methi leaves only
• 1 or 2 teaspoon kashmiri chilli pwd – adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup thick curds (yogurt) whisked
• 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)
• Salt to taste

Method:
1. Cut the chicken into medium sized pieces, wash and drain on a colander.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy based pan/kadhai and fry the onions till golden pink. Add the green chilli and coriander leaves n fry for 3-5 minutes.
2. Reduce heat and add the chopped ginger, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Mix well and then add the chicken and fry on a medium flame for 3-4 mins. Add the thick yogurt, salt to taste and cook for about 5 mins.
3. Add the roughly chopped methi and palak leaves and mix. Cover the pan and cook on a medium flame till the chicken is done. Check taste and add lime juice if desired.
4. Serve hot with chapathis.

Notes: 
1. Wash the methi & palak leaves and drain off all the excess water from the leaves. You can use a clean kitchen towel for this. This will ensure that your gravy doesn’t become too watery.
2. For a thicker gravy, you may puree the palak leaves and add them to the curry after step# 2. Do not puree the methi leaves.