Saag Paneer

• 500g spinach
• 300g paneer, cut in cubes
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• A thumb size piece of finely chopped ginger
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• A handful of coriander, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

The Spices

• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp chilli powder (or Paprika)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds

Using a saucepan on medium heat, add the chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent, add the ginger and garlic next and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the spices starting with the whole cumin seeds, let it cook for an extra couple of minutes until the spices start releasing their aromas.

Add one tablespoon of oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the paneer cubes and cook for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

Add the spinach a little bit at a time and cook for 3-4 minutes until the spinach has reduced its size to less than half, season with salt, add the chilli and coriander and continue to cook for an extra 4 minutes to integrate all the flavours. Finally add the paneer cubes, mix everything together and serve.