Ingredients

• 14 oz (400 g) paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil or ghee
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated ginger
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 lb (500 g) spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cumin
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) cream or yogurt
• Salt

Steps

1. Brown paneer in 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil; set aside.
2. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and chili; add spinach and spices; cook until wilted.
3. Blend partly if desired; stir in cream and paneer; simmer 5 minutes. Season.

Pairings

• Wine: Gewürztraminer – aromatic; Riesling – off-dry
• Beer: Pale Ale – bitterness cuts cream; Hefeweizen – fruity