Saag Paneer

This is from the Shiva Indian Restaurant in Houston, Texas. Taken from Mastercook.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion
• 6  garlic cloves
• 1  ounce fresh ginger
• 1  lb frozen spinach, thawed
• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 4  ounces buttermilk
• 2  teaspoons red chili powder
• 2  teaspoons garam masala
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 6  ounces paneer cheese
•  salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Grind the onion, garlic, and ginger into a fine paste.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the paste, spinach, yogurt, buttermilk, chili powder, and garam masala.
3. Simmer at medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Mash the ingredients with a potato masher.
5. Add the half and half. Simmer until the mixture has a creamy consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Add the cheese, simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt.