Indian palak with chicken & rice
Chicken and spinach are simmered in a gently spiced paneer sauce. Fresh ginger, dried spices and rich tomato purée bring flavour to the sauce. Rice is cooked alongside.
25 min- Rice:
- 1 bagbasmati rice
- Sauce:
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic clove
- 1 piece ginger
- 1 boxspinach
- 1 pkgchicken fillet strips
- 1 tbspoil
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
- 2 tsp roman cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbspwhite wine vinegar
- 1 jartomato paste
- 1 jarcoconut milk + 1 dl water
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Try it out with -20% discountA) Gently spiced palak with chicken – comforting everyday food
Indian palak with chicken & rice is a wonderfully rich and pleasantly mild curry, in which chicken and spinach simmer in a velvety coconut sauce. Fresh ginger, cumin and curry powder bring warmth to the dish without making it too spicy. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want something reliably delicious on the table quickly – but it works just as well for a relaxed weekend dinner at home.
B) What makes Indian palak with chicken special?
This dish combines the deep, slightly roasted flavour of tomato purée with the softness of coconut milk, which brings the spices together. Spinach adds freshness and colour, while chicken makes it a protein-rich and satisfying meal. The result is balanced: flavourful but gentle, and a nutritious option for the whole family.
C) Easy preparation + smart tips and variations
Fry the chicken briefly first so that it develops some colour and does not dry out in the sauce. You can grate the ginger easily with a small grater, and it is worth draining the spinach well so that the sauce remains suitably rich. Want some variety? You can replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu, for example. If you would like more heat, add a pinch of chilli or garam masala towards the end.
D) The best serving suggestions for palak with chicken and rice
Serve Indian palak with chicken & rice with steaming basmati rice, and finish the portions with fresh coriander or a squeeze of lime, if desired. A fresh cucumber and tomato salad or a yoghurt-free “raita” made with oat fraîche works well on the side. For a drink, try sparkling water with lemon or a light, plant-based mango lassi.
E) Indian palak with chicken – quick, warming and versatile
This easy gluten-free everyday meal is packed with flavour, comes together quickly and can be adapted to suit many diets. Try Indian palak with chicken today and enjoy its smooth sauce, which makes an ordinary weeknight a little more delicious.
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