Saag paneer

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion
6Cloves garlic
1ounceFresh ginger
1poundsFrozen spinach, thawed
1cupPlain yogurt
4ouncesButtermilk
2teaspoonsRed chili powder
2teaspoonsGaram masala
1cupHalf and half
6ouncesPaneer, a homemade cheese
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, simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe: Shiva Indian Restaurant, 2514 Times Blvd, Houston Texas