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Saag Paneer

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Houston, Texas
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1       Lg           Onion
6                    Cloves garlic
1       Oz           Fresh ginger
1       Lb           Frozen spinach, thawed
1       C            Plain yogurt
4       Oz           Buttermilk
2       Ts           Red chili powder
2       Ts           Garam masala
1       C            Half and half
6       Oz           Paneer, cubed
                     Salt to taste

       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.
Sharon's Notes:   I didn't bother to grind the onion, garlic & ginger
into a paste. I sauteed them in a little oil before adding the spinach,
etc. I also browned the paneer cubes in a little oil. I substituted
whole milk for the half & half.