Lemony chicken and spinach curry
- 1 glug oil, for frying
- 600 g (21.2oz) diced chicken leg or thigh
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 5 cm peeled ginger, finely chopped
- 2 chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted then ground
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, lightly toasted then ground
- 10 cardamom pods
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 400 ml (14.1fl oz) veg or chicken stock
- 300 g (10.6oz) spinach, tough stalks removed and leaves roughly chopped if large
- 1 handful coriander leaves, chopped
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large, heavy-based pan.
- Add the chicken and fry on a high heat, turning once, until golden (dont overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if you need to).
- Remove to a plate.
- Add the onion and a splash more oil if needed.
- Fry gently for 10 mins.
- Add the garlic, ginger, chillies and spices.
- Fry for another 2 mins.
- Put the chicken back in the pan, with the lemon juice and stock.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for 12-15 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the spinach and stir to wilt the leaves.
- Season and stir in the coriander to serve.
glug oil, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, pods, lemons, chicken stock, handful coriander leaves
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/47253/lemon-chicken-spinach-curry (may not work)