Tender Chicken with Spinach Aromatics - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon Indian chili powder or cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 ounces baby spinach or regular spinach, washed and dried
• 1 pound chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt, preferably thick Greek-style