Palak Paneer

The secret is the cashews- seriously.

• 1 big package Spinach (ideally fresh)
• Paneer (Feta or Ricotta if not avail.)
• One ripe tomato
• Green chillies 5
• Onion
• 1/2 of garlic-ginger-cilantro paste
• 1 tsp of dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder
• 1/4 c chopped cashews
• Salt, Turmeric, oil, Cream to taste

Saute Spinach with Green Chilies (chili adds flavor to the spinach)... Puree
Prepare Garlic-Ginger paste and chop Cilantro
Finely chop (or puree) cashews
In a large pan cook onion with a bit of oil until it is clear.. add tomato and cook until it breaks down. add garlic-ginger-cilantro paste, coriander, cumin, and turmeric followed immediately by spinach and cashews. Add cream if necessary. Cook (covered) for 5-10 minutes, and add cubed cheese (paneer, feta, or ricotta) just before turning off the heat.

Serve over rice or with Naan Bread (with Sriracha!)