Saag Paneer Recipe

Submitted by simpleanddivine

Makes 2 servings

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Ingredients

10	ounces chopped spinach
1	large onion
1/4	teaspoon cinnamon
1/4	teaspoon ground cardamom
1	teaspoon ground ginger
1	teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2	cup chopped tomato
3	tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1	tablespoon coriander
1/2	teaspoon garam masala
1/2	teaspoon paprika
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/4	cup almond breeze, unsweetened

Directions

Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 Tbsp. water until tender; remove from heat.
Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tbsp. ghee or oil until onion is translucent.
Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.
Cook this briefly and slowly blend in yogurt a little at a time to prevent curdling.
Add coriander, garam masala, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
Add cooked spinach with liquid, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.
Slowly stir in unsweetened almond milk and heat through on low heat.
Add paneer (tofu) cubes.
Serve.