Saag Paneer 

Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp. Turmeric 
• 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 
• 1 tsp. Salt 
• 3 Tbsp Oil 
• 350g Paneer 
• 400g Spinach 
• 1 Onion, diced 
• 1 thumb Ginger, minced 4 cloves Garlic 
• 1 Green Chilli 
• 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala 2 tsp. ground Coriander 1 tsp ground Cumin 
• 1/2 cup Plain Yoghurt 

1. Whisk turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and oil together in a small bowl. Add cubed paneer and allow to marinate. Blanch spinach in boiling water, then blend until a paste or sauce forms 
2. Pan-fry marinated paneer on medium heat until browned and set aside. 
3. Saute onions, garlic, ginger and chilli slowly until caramel coloured Add a little water to soften. Add garam masala, cumin, coriander and cook well.
4. Add spinach and stir well. Add salt and half a cup of water, simmer with lid off for 10 minutes. 
5. Remove from heat, stir through half a cup of yoghurt then return to heat and cook for a further 5 minutes. Stir through paneer. 

Serve with rice or roti bread.