When you think of Indian appetizers, tikkas have got to be on top of the list. No beer hole in the country can survive without offering a range of these mouth watering melt-in-the mouth versions of what the world calls skewers or kebabs. They come in a range of choices- chicken, mutton, fish, vegetarian, each with flavors that burst in your mouth on that first bite, and a spicy tangy feeling can only be best numbed by a cold beer on the side.
I tried my hands at a greener version of the traditional mint & yogurt tikka, by adding some spinach to it. Read on… 
Spinach & Mint Chicken Skewer
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A deliciously spicy and tangy dish, these Spinach and Mint Chicken Skewers are a perfect beer snack from India, offering a unique twist with added spinach.
Ingredients
- 250 gm chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons thick yogurt
- 1 cup boiled spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the boiled spinach, coriander powder, and garam masala to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and aromatic.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and add the mint and coriander leaves. Blend into a smooth paste.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes with the yogurt and the prepared spinach-mint paste. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight char.
- Serve hot with a side of cold beer or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Soaking the wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill. Serve with a cold beer or a yogurt-based dipping sauce for a refreshing contrast.
- Prep Time: 5 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
