Palak Murgh

Ingredients:
Chicken : 250 gm ( cut into med size pieces )
Spinach : 200 gms
Onion : 2( sliced )
Green chilly : 4
Tomato : 2 (chopped )
Ginger :1' piece
Garlic :4 cloves
Cinnamon : 1 stick
Cardomom : 2
Clove :2
Bay leaf : 2
Jeera powder : 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder : 1tsp
Pepper powder : 1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tbsp or Butter

Method :
Remove the thick stem of the spinach.
Blanch spinach and puree it finely.
Grind ginger, garlic and green chilly to a fine paste.
Heat oil or butter in a pan and saute  half of the onions. when it turn to a golden colour add chopped tomatoes and Saute for 2minutes.transfer this to a mixer and once cooled grind to a paste.
In the remaining oil add cinnamon,cardomom, cloves and bay leaf and fry lightly.Now add   half of the sliced  onion and saute till brown. Add Green chilly ginger garlic paste and continue sauteing till the raw smell leaves.
Add coriander powder, pepper powder, garam masla powder , jeera powder and  stir well.
Add chicken pieces, salt  and onion tomato paste . cover and cook on a medium heat till the chicken is tender. Uncover and add  pureed spinach .Combine well and cook on a low heat for another  5 minutes.
You can add fresh cream to make the gravy more rich and tasty..(Optional )
Enjoy with Roti or Rice !!!