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Step 1
Prepare the spice mixture.
Step 2
Heat a good quantity of cooking oil in the pan, but leave the heat low.
Step 3
Slowly cook onions, garlic, chilli & ginger for about five minutes, turning frequently, until onions are soft and translucent.
Step 4
Turn up heat slightly and add chicken pieces. Season very well, stir, then add the spice mixture, coating the chicken - and stir again.
Step 5
Continue cooking slowly, stirring frequently, until the outside of the chicken pieces are cooked (probably about 5 minutes) - if need be, add a little more oil - don't let the spice mixture stick to the pot.
Step 6
Add the tomato purée and mix well, again not allowing anything to burn (add a small splash of water if it helps).
Step 7
Add chopped tomatoes, stir, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Remove cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 9
Add spinach, stir in well, and cover for 2-3 more minutes, until spinach has wilted.
Step 10
If spinach isn't yet soft, continue stirring slowly until the heat wilts the spinach - when it's ready, serve immediately with rice or naan.