Saag Paneer

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1 large onion
6 cloves garlic
1 ounce fresh ginger
1 pound frozen spinach, thawed
1 cup plain yogurt
4 ounces buttermilk
2 teaspoons red chili powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 cup half and half
6 ounces paneer, cubed
salt, to taste

directions

Grind the onion, garlic and ginger into a fine paste.

In a medium saucepan, combine the paste, spinach, yogurt, buttermilk, chili powder, and garam masala. Simmer at medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

Mash the ingredients with a potato masher. Add the half and half. Simmer until the mixture has a creamy consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.

Add the cheese and simmer 5 minutes longer. Season with salt.

Recipe Source: Shiva Indian Restaurant, Houston