Garlicky Spinach & Chicken Curry

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• 1 kg baby spinach
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 large red onions
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp grated garlic
• 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup plain unflavored yogurt
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 heaped tbsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3-4 chopped green chilies
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 5-6 garlic cloves (sliced)
• 3-4 whole dried red chilies

1. 1Blanch spinach in boiling water with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp baking soda for 30-40 seconds, then immediately transfer to cold chilled water.
2. 2Squeeze excess water from blanched spinach and pulse lightly in a blender or food processor to a coarse texture.
3. 3Heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee in a large pan; add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, and 1 tsp cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle briefly.
4. 4Add finely chopped red onions with ½ tsp salt and sauté on medium heat until they turn a light golden brown.
5. 5Stir in grated ginger and garlic, and fry until aromatic.
6. 6Add cubed chicken thighs to the pan, sear in a single layer on medium-high heat, then stir and cook until browned.
7. 7Whisk room-temperature yogurt with turmeric powder, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and ground black pepper; add this mixture to the chicken and cook until oil separates.
8. 8Stir in the blended spinach, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green chilies, Kasuri Methi, garam masala powder, sugar, and hot water; simmer until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
9. 9For tempering, heat 1 tbsp oil in a separate small pan, add sliced garlic cloves and whole dried red chilies; fry until garlic is golden.
10. 10Pour the hot tempering over the finished curry; garnish with an optional drizzle of crema.

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