Recipe Ingredients:
Northern India Basic Sauce:
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 heaping spoonful Shashi : India Spice Blend
4 cloves fresh garlic, finely diced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely diced
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 can tomato sauce (16 ounce)
1 bunch spinach
200 grams paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Fresh Cilantro
Recipe Instructions:
Northern India Basic Sauce:
1. Add 2 Tablespoons oil to pan and place over medium heat. When the oil is hot add 1 Teaspoon India Spice Blend.
2. Let the spices simmer in the oil until the seeds begin to pop (2-3 minutes), then add the finely diced garlic & ginger. After a few minutes, add the onion. When the onion is soft and translucent (after about 5 minutes) add the ½ cup water and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Allow the mixture boil down over medium heat until the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.
5. Boil the spinach for 2 minutes, strain, and blend to a puree
6. Add the tomato sauce, spinach puree, and salt to the mixture, and simmer over medium heat until thoroughly mixed.
6. Cut the paneer (Indian Cheese) into 1-inch cubes and add to the mixture. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until paneer has softened.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with rice or delicious Indian bread.