Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup, 110g)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (~4 tsp., 11.2g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (6g)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • crushed tomatoes
  • 1 lb fresh spinach leaves, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken legs with thigh (4-6 of each, skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Method

  • Finely dice onion, garlic and ginger in food processor.
  • Heat butter in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat ("sear" setting on an electric pressure cooker) until foaming subsides.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until pale brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spinach. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream, drained chickpeas, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, and chicken pieces. Stir to combine.
  • Seal pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Release pressure as recommended in pressure cooker manual. Remove lid, and continue simmering until sauce is rich.
  • Stir in remaining lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with remaining chopped cilantro leaves.