Palak (or Saag) Paneer

I made this when the sisters came to visit. I need to adapt the spices a little more, but it was delicious!

Ingredients

1 recipe paneer cut into ½ inch cubes (or store-bought paneer) Vegan option: use firm tofu

2 lb spinach (fresh or frozen) chopped

3 tablespoon onion (chopped)

2 tablespoon tomato (chopped)

½ cup half and half or yogurt (optional)

2 teaspoon garam masala powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

2 tablespoon ghee or oil

Salt to taste

METHOD

1 Heat ghee in low-medium flame. Add cubed Paneer and heat until light golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2 Heat ghee or oil. Sauté onion until light golden brown. Add spinach and cook until it turns into a paste.

3 Add spices and tomatoes. Simmer for few minutes.

4 Add half and half or yogurt and Paneer to spinach curry. Cook for about 10 minutes in medium heat.

5 Serve hot with rice or naan

Number of Servings: 6 to 8

Adapted from

http://www.food-india.com/recipe/R051_R75/R055.htm