Sag Paneer
Ingredients
- 1 onion minced
- 2 T grated ginger
- 1 or 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper
- green hot peppers to taste, minced
- 2 C cooked spinach
- 2 t garam masala
- 1/2 t turmeric
- salt
- paneer made from 8 C milk, or tofu
Instructions
Make paneer from 8 C milk. (Bring it to boil, lower heat. Add 3 T + of lemon juice till it curdles. Pour off whey and collect curds in cheesecloth and collander. Gather up and let drip for 1 hour, then press under heavy weight while still in cheesecloth for 30 minutes.) Cut paneer into 1/2 by 1/2 by 1 inch shapes and let dry a few minutes on paper towel. Fry in 4 T oil until lightly browned. Don't burn. Put aside. Add 2 T oil to pan and fry onions till brown, about 20 minutes. Add ginger and turmeric and fry 2 minutes more. Add hot peppers minced. Puree spinach and green pepper in blender till smooth and velvetty. Add spinach/green pepper blend, mix well. Add salt. Add red pepper slices, cover , cook another 2 minutes. Add in paneer pieces and garam masala. Cook some more. Adjust spices. Add 2 T more oil if desired to smooth sauce.