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Palak Bay-Leaf Tikka
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Palak Bay-Leaf Tikka

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Shillong cooking — Palak Bay-Leaf Tikka brings a bay-leaf touch with a classic tikka finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Spinach300 g, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Palak Chaap recipe-Main Course Ep-04-How to Make Resturant Style Palak Chaap at home · on YouTube