Tovah’s Saag Paneer

1 tablespoon ghee
1 small onion chopped
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
½ tsp ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
Salt, to taste
1 green chile pepper (mild or hot, according to taste), minced
1 inch fresh ginger root, grated
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 package frozen spinach (10 ounces), thawed
(fresh sautéed spinach can be substituted)
½ cup light cream
¾ cup plain yogurt
1-2 pound paneer cut in ½ inch cubes

1. Heat ghee in a frying pan, and fry chopped onion until translucent. Stir in Garam Masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt-don’t omit the salt! Add spinach and simmer a few minutes.

2. Mash together the chile pepper, ginger, and garlic, then add to pan. Add cream and yogurt. Let simmer while you brown paneeer cubes in a separate pan.

3. Pour spinach mixture into food processor or blender, and puree to desired consistency. Combine spinach puree and browned paneer. Serve hot.