Palak Paneer

• 2 c Oil
• 1 c Paneer cheese, cubed
• 1 md Onion, chopped
• 1 ts Garlic
• 1 ts Garam masala
• 1 ts Ginger (opt)
• 1/4 ts Red chili powder
• 1 lb Frozen spinach
• 1 lg Tomato, chopped
• 1/4 ts Red chili powder

Instructions

1. 1

   This curried spinach dish features paneer, an Indian cheese available in Indian or ethnic supermarkets.

2. 2

   Substitute cubes of firm tofu or 1 cup of green peas if paneer is unavailable.

3. 3

   Heat oil for deep frying.

4. 4

   Fry cheese cubes until golden brown.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Saute onions in a saucepan or wok with 3 tablespoons of the oil. "Splutter fry" garlic, garam masala, ginger and chili powder.

7. 7

   Add spinach and tomatoes.

8. 8

   If using green peas, mix in here.

9. 9

   Lower heat and cook 20-30 minutes; until spinach cooks down into a pastalike consistency.

10. 10

    Raise heat and "fimmer" until the oil floats to the top.

11. 11

    Add the cheese or tofu.

12. 12

    Heat and serve.

13. 13

    Serve 2 as a main dish, 4 if served with other dishes.